1Scholar, Saveetha University, Chennai
2Ph D Guide, Saveetha University, Chennai
Online published on 3 October, 2015.
Adolescence is the most sensitive and important stage of development because it is during these period major changes in physical, cognitive, social and emotional development occurs3. As the needs and problems of adolescents are unique and multi dimensional in nature, increased aention, guidance and interventions at the school level is inevitable and essential to step into a healthier adulthood stage of development.
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Comprehensive Intervention Package on Assertiveness, Stress, Coping, Peer relationship, self-esteem and Bio-Physiological parameters among Adolescents at perinthalmanna, Kerala.
The research approach adopted for the present study was quantitative evaluative research approach. Quasi experimental design was adopted. 10 adolescents studying IXth standard were selected using simple random technique from perinthalmanna, Kerala.
The mean pre-test assertiveness scores increased from 60.30 to 62.50 in the post test. The mean pre-test stress scores reduced from 27.00 to 16.20 in the post test. The mean pre-test-test coping scores raised from 6.60 to 15.40 in the post test. The mean pre-test peer relationship problems scores decreased from 3.10 to 1.10 in the post test. The mean pre-test self-esteem scores were increased from 16.80 to 20.80 in the post test. The mean pre test and post test heart rate were 78 beats/min. The mean pre test and post test respiratory rate were 24 breaths/min.
The present study findings reveal that training using comprehensive intervention package was effective on promoting the assertiveness, reducing stress, improving coping, promoting peer relationship and enhancing self-esteem of adolescents. But no potential effects were found on the bio-physiological parameters such as heart rate and respiratory rate.
Assertiveness, adolescent, stress, coping, peer relationship, self-esteem
