Assertiveness, submissive behaviour and social comparison.
This paper explores the relationship between a new assertiveness measure (the Scale for Interpersonal Behaviour--SIB), social comparison and submissive behaviour. The paper investigates these measures in relation to the personality traits of neuroticism and introversion. Findings suggest: (a) that social comparison may be an important variable in assertiveness and submissive behaviour and shows a strong relationship to neuroticism and introversion; (b) that submissive behaviour is not the mirror opposite of assertive behaviour; and (c) submissive behaviour seems more strongly associated with introversion and neuroticism than assertive performance.
Gilbert
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Psychology Department, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK.
Allan
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D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007439:Introversion, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009497:Neurotic Disorders; D010551:Personality; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / Q000592:standards*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012649:Self Concept; D012919:Social Behavior; D012930:Social Dominance