摘要：Abstract The present research aimed to investigate the effects of a self-assertiveness training program and different parenting style in female first grade high school students in tehran. students were selected from 14 education authorities as designated by the Iranian ministry of education. all students had enrolled during the academic year 2008-2009. The aims of the present research were two fold: first, to compare self-assertiveness in students with different parenting styles and second, to examine the effects of a self-assertiveness training program in students.the sample, using a cluster sampling method consisted of 450 students of whom 40 were selected to take part in the training program.all subjects completed the assertiveness inventory(AI) and a 76 item inventory measuring parenting style.subjects completed these questionnaires twice before and after the training program .statistical analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the extend of self –assertiveness of students in families with different parenting styles. The greatest difference was in connection with “little control and too much love”. it was further found that students who scored low on self-assertiveness measures can benefit significantly from self-assertiveness programs.
