Self-Esteem in Adults With Trust and Assertiveness Improves Well-Being

Abstract

Self-esteem is associated with trust and the need for respect, and therefore, it implies an assertive behavior, and all are healthcare communication strategies. Respect for oneself and others is also linked to assertiveness. Assertiveness implies trust, which reduces uncertainty. The assertive behavior is linked to self-esteem and self-confidence because individuals who feel competent and sure of themselves interact more sincerely and naturally in the development of relationships. A quantitative and qualitative method was followed. A questionnaire on self-esteem was applied, adapted from Rosenberg's self-esteem measurement scale (1965), resulting in a sample of 216 individuals, of which 58.6% are female and 44% are over 39 years old. A qualitative content assessment of the responses to the two open questions was carried out (N = 199), resulting in eight categories for each of the open questions. The definition of respect and trust given by the inquired positions self-esteem as the visible result promoting well-being through a set of skills where assertiveness stands out.