Level of Assertiveness of Nurses in a Rehabilitation and Medical Hospital in Riyadh, KSA

Abstract

This study was conducted to describe the relationship between self-esteem and the level of assertiveness of nurses and if their demographic data such as age, years of experience in SBAHC and years of experience working as a nurse have a relationship with their self-esteem and level of assertiveness. The objective of the study is to describe the level of self-esteem and level of assertiveness of nurses in terms of their Assertive communication, Empowering behavior, Conflict management, Decision Making, Self-confidence and to determine the relationship between self-esteem and level of assertiveness of nurses to their demographic profile.

Through an extensive literature review, various studies and theoretical frameworks related to assertiveness and self-esteem were analyzed. The findings suggest that individuals who exhibit assertive behavior tend to experience higher levels of self-esteem. Assertiveness facilitates effective communication, allowing individuals to express their needs, desires, and boundaries clearly and respectfully. Further research is required to investigate the factors that may improve the level of assertiveness and other factors that may affect their work as nurses working in a hospital and perhaps a longitudinal study may be conducted to assess the effects of assertive training on assertive behavior and self-esteem of nurses with comparison of the different interventional strategies.

A descriptive – correlational research design since this design arises to further refinement of variable measurement or clarification of relationships among variables. A simple descriptive correlational design was used. Surveys and questionnaires were used as data collection methods with a simple random sample of 150 nurses. A concrete inclusion and exclusion criteria were specified before the selection to be performed. The researcher selected participants that fit the defined scope of study.

In conclusion, this research highlights that nurses were assertive, and their level of assertiveness is correlated with their age, years of experience in and their length of experience working as a nurse. concluded that communicating assertively can help nurses to gain self-confidence and self-esteem; understand and recognize their

feelings; earn respect from others; improve communication; improve decision-making skills and create honest relationships. there is also a correlation on their aggressive behavior with their age, years of experience in SBAHC and their length of experience as a nurse.