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Background:The adolescent transition phase, spanning ages 10 to 19, is a critical period for development.Assertiveness, characterized by confident expression of rights, and self-esteem, a fundamental human need, are integral aspects of adolescent behavior.Methods: A cross-sectional correlational research design involving 100 adolescents from Basaweshwara Commerce College in Bagalkot was employed.Stratified proportional random sampling was used, and data were collected through the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Rathus Assertiveness Scale.Statistical analyses included Karl Pearson's correlation coefficient and chi-square tests.Results: Most (87%) of adolescents exhibited poor self-esteem, while a significant portion (87%) displayed positive assertiveness.A negative correlation (-0.074) between self-esteem and assertive behavior was identified.Significant associations were found between self-esteem and sex (χ2= 11.89; p0.05). Conclusion:The study highlights a significant negative correlation between self-esteem and adolescent assertive behaviour.Additionally, sex showed a significant association with self-esteem, emphasizing the need for nuanced considerations in understanding the interplay of self-esteem, assertiveness, and socio-demographic factors in this adolescent population.
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