Evaluation the efficiency of school-based assertiveness program on self-advocacy and self-determination skills in high school students

Attention to self-advocacy and self-determination skills is essential for student’s to be succssful in life and be preparae for decision making. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of school-based assertiveness program on self-advocacy and self-determination skills in high school students In this semi-experimental study، 140 students (70 in each group) from Isfahan high schools were randomly selected. Demographic، Gambrill & Richey، self advocacy and self determination in scientific and occupation field’s questionnaires were applied in 8 sessious. Data were analyzed using independent t test، Anova repeated measurement and chi-square. Chi-square test showed no significant differences in demographic variables between two groups (P<0. 05). Repeated measurement test showed no significant differences in mean score of assertiveness before، after and 2 months after interention in control group (P>0. 05)، where as this test showed significant differences in trial group (P=0. 002). Also the same test showed no significant differences in mean score of students self-advocacy and self-determination skills in control group (P>0. 05)، where as this test showed significant differences in trial group (P<0. 05). Independent sample T test showed no significant differences in mean score of student self-advocacy and self-determination concerning the occupatianial and scientific field in parents and teachers point of view 2 months after intervention، this differences was significant in trial group (P=0. 012). Application of assertiveness program for high school students lead to promote students self-advocacy and self-determination skills. According to safety، inexpensive. Effectiveness and efficiency of theses programs، application of them are suggested for promoting students self-advocacy and self-determination skills of high school students.