Assertive Training Techniques on Students Self-Confidence

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of assertive training techniques on self-confidence in students. The design of this research is one group pre-test - post-test design. The population of this study were class XI Mechanical Engineering students of SMKN 3 Mataram totaling 62 students, and the sample in this study were 6 people who were indicated to have a low level of self-confidence based on the results of the pre-test. The data collection technique used in this study was purposive sampling. Data collection method used is self confidence questionnaire. The results of the paired samples test analysis show that the significance value is (T=-15.114; p<0.05) with a mean pretest value (M=44.33; SD=1.366) and posttest of (M=79.83; SD=6.646). A value of p<0.05 indicates that students' self-confidence has increased significantly from before and after being given group counseling treatment with assertive training techniques. Therefore, the results of this study prove that there is a significant effect of providing assertive training techniques on students' self-confidence.