Level of Assertiveness of Pupils From Institutional Forms of Foster Care

Joanna Kata

(Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland)

Abstract: Assertiveness is one of the factors that determine human functioning in many areas. The aim of the research was an attempt to determine the level of assertiveness of charges of institutional forms of foster care. The study used the “Me and others” questionnaire. The data analysis showed that the charges of institutional forms of foster care are characterized by a low and medium level of assertiveness. There were also no differences, taking into account the sex of the surveyed charges.

Key words: empathy, pupils, institutional foster care