Investigate the relationship between psychological empowerment and assertiveness among women working at a tertiary center in Central India

Abstract

Assertiveness is the ability to communicate one's emotions and wants without infringing the rights of others or acting aggressively. Assertive women are thought to experience lower levels of depression, improved health outcomes, and increased psychological empowerment. Identifying and studying elements like psychological empowerment can have a big impact on assertiveness. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychological empowerment, assertiveness, and demographic characteristics among women working in a tertiary center in central India. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was adopted. A total of 170 females were selected using the probability simple random sampling technique. The study used Spreitzer's Psychological Empowerment Scale and Rathus' Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) to measure psychological empowerment and assertiveness. The study found that 76.5 percent of women felt moderately powerful and 63.5 percent were moderately assertive at work. Results showed a substantial positive connection (p=0.015) between psychological empowerment and assertiveness ratings. The study found that psychologically empowered women have higher job satisfaction, less job pressure, and more confidence, leading to assertive behavior.