Congruent Validity of the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule

Harris, Thomas L.; Brown, Nina W.

doi:10.1177/001316447903900125

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“…Each item is rated on a scale from −3 to +3 with final scores ranging from −90 to +90. Test–retest reliability for the RAS ranges between .76 and .83, and internal consistency ranges between = 0.73 and = 0.86 (Caballo et al , 2014; Harris & Brown, 1979) .…”

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A randomized controlled trial examining the impact of individual trauma‐focused therapy for individuals receiving group treatment for depression

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Objectives Adverse life events are associated with increased likelihood of depression and poorer prognosis. Trauma‐focused treatments (TFT) appear to be effective in decreasing comorbid depressive symptoms. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a TFT on the memories of aversive events for individuals with a primary diagnosis of depression. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 49 participants recruited from a 10‐day outpatient group programme. All participants showed symptoms of depression with a subgroup (80%) meeting the DSM‐5 criteria for a major depressive episode. Participants received treatment as usual (TAU); three additional individual trauma‐focused sessions; or three additional individual assertiveness training sessions. Participants were assessed with regards to depression diagnosis and related symptoms. Results For participants with a major depressive episode, the addition of trauma‐focused sessions significantly increased the likelihood of remission when compared to TAU, or additional assertiveness training. While no significant treatment difference was noted in depressive symptom change post‐treatment, six weeks after treatment those who received an adjunct treatment were more likely to maintain treatment gains than those who received TAU. Furthermore, at 12‐week follow‐up, participants who received a TFT reported significantly fewer depressive symptoms than those who received assertiveness training. Conclusions While differences in outcomes were minimal immediately post‐treatment, differences among treatment groups increased over time. Thus, as few as three additional TFT sessions may impact positively on symptom change for people completing a group programme for the treatment of depression. Practitioner points Depression is the greatest cause of disability worldwide. Adverse experiences are linked with an increased likelihood of depression, more severe symptoms and poor treatment outcomes following evidence‐based interventions. As few as three trauma‐focused sessions can improve treatment outcomes in terms of depression diagnosis and related symptoms for individuals receiving group cognitive behavioural therapy.

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A randomized controlled trial examining the impact of individual trauma‐focused therapy for individuals receiving group treatment for depression

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“…Although there is no prior research in which assertiveness has been used as an explanatory variable acting on perceived relative influence, since assertiveness involves the expression of an individual's preferences, needs or opinions 42 and has such a major role in communications, 43 it would intuitively appear to be a likely antecedent to relative influence in joint decision making. It was therefore included in the study.…”

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Relative influence of physicians and patients in the prescribing decision

White¹,

Johnson²

2002

J Med Market

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In-depth one-on-one interviews were conducted with doctors and their patients in order to develop a model of the antecedents of perceived relative influence in joint decision making in the context of the prescription decision. The resulting conceptual model includes factors such as patient perceived knowledge, patient locus of control, patient assertiveness, patient assessment of the physician's expert power, the physician's relinquishment of control and the physician's professional assessment of the patient request. Each of these six potential explanatory variables is postulated to impact the perceived relative influence in the prescription decision.

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“…Among them, the RAS had the least number of question items, and many investigators in western countries verified its reliability and validity (Rathus 1973, Rathus & Nevid 1977, Burkhart et al. 1979, Harris & Brown 1979, Nevid & Rathus 1979, Walbek & Gordon 1980, Greco et al. 1981, Furnham & Henderson 1983, Linehan & Walker 1983, Michelson & Molcan 1986, McCartan & Hargie 1990).…”

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