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Han, Im, Yang, Chung, and Suh: Effects of Assertive Training on Interpersonal Relations, Social Behavior, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with a Mental Disorder
Original Article

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2005; 35(5): 896-903.

Published online: 28 March 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2005.35.5.896

Effects of Assertive Training on Interpersonal Relations, Social Behavior, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Patients with a Mental Disorder

Kuem Sun Han1, Hee Su Im2, Bo Kyum Yang3, Hae Kyung Chung4, Yong Jin Suh5

1Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Korea University, Korea.

2Nurse, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea.

3Graduate student, Korea University, Korea.

4Head Nurse, Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea.

5Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Department, YongIn Mental Hospital, Korea.

hksun@korea.ac.kr

Copyright © 2005 Korean Society of Nursing Science

Abstract

Purpose

This study was designed to examine the effects of an assertive training program on interpersonal relations, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with a mental disorder.

Method

The study employed a quasi experimental design. The subjects included44 patients with a mental disorder, 20 in the experimental group, and 24 in the control group. Data was collected using structured questionnaires over a 3 month period.

Results

There were greater significant increases in scores of interpersonal relations and content of communication in the experimental group than the control group. Also, there was a greater significant decrease in the score of psychiatric symptoms in the experimental group than the control group.

Conclusion

Assertive training has an effect on increasing content of communication and decreasing psychiatric symptoms.

Keywords: Assertiveness, Interpersonal relations, Social behavior, Mental disorder

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