The effectiveness of assertiveness training program on psychological wellbeing and work engagement among novice psychiatric nurses

Aim: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an assertiveness training program on
psychological wellbeing and work engagement among novice psychiatric nurses.
Design: A quasi‐experimental design was utilized (one group pre/post assessment).
Setting: The study was conducted at The Abbasia hospital for mental health in
Cairo, Egypt.
Subjects: The subjects of the study were 36 novice nurses who were starting their
careers the hospital during 2017/2018.
Tools: The current study used four tools for collecting the data: socio‐demographic
data sheet, Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, Riff’s Psychological Well‐Being Scale, and
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale.
Results: The study results revealed a statistically significant difference between measure
one and measure two intervention program regarding assertiveness skills, psychological
well‐being, and work engagement. Also, there was a significant positive correlation
between the total mean scores of assertiveness skills and total mean scores of
psychological well‐being.
Conclusions: This single‐group feasibility study demonstrated that assertiveness
training for novice nurses seems feasible. It may achieve a favorable outcome in
developing assertiveness skills and improving psychological wellbeing.
Recommendations: Further randomized controlled trials with more extended
follow‐up periods are required.