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Appendix – A: Consent Form
I am Elvin Thomas George, pursuing my undergraduate degree in
Psychology at Kristu Jyoti College,Changanacherry. I am conducting a
research study among young adults for my academic purpose under the
guidance of Assistant Professor Ms. Nandana V.S.
Please proceed with the questionnaire only if you are aged between 18 to 25.
Please make sure that you fill this form with utmost sincerity. It would only take
a few minutes of your valuable time. Please read all questions carefully and
answer the questions without any hesitation. Please make sure that you respond
to all questions. I assure you that all your responses will be kept confidential and
would be used for my research purpose only. Your participation will be a great
help in the successful completion of my research study. Thank you in advance.
I hereby give my voluntary
consent to be a participant for the research by filling this questionnaire.
Signature:
Date:
Appendix – B: Socio – Demographic Details
Name (in initials):
Age:
Gender:
Qualification:
Appendix – C: Rathus Assertiveness Scale
Directions: Indicate how well each item describes you by using this code:
3 - very much like me
2 - rather like me 1 - slightly like me
(-1) - slightly unlike me
(-2)- rather unlike me
(-3)- very much unlike me
1. Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am.
2. I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of “shyness.”
3. When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I
complain about it to the waiter or waitress.
4. I am careful to avoid hurting other people’s feelings, even when I feel
that I have been injured.
5. If a salesperson has gone to considerable trouble to show me merchandise
that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying “No.”
6. When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why.
7. There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument.
8. I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position.
9. To be honest, people often take advantage of me.
10. I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.

11. I often don’t know what to say to people I find attractive.
12. I will hesitate to make phone calls to business establishments and
institutions.
13. I would rather apply for a job or for admission to a college by writing
letters than by going through with personal interviews.
14. I find it embarrassing to return merchandise.
15. If a close and respected relative were annoying me, I would smother my
feelings rather than express my annoyance.
16. I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid.
17.During an argument, I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I
will shake all over.
18. If a famed and respected lecturer makes a comment which I think is
incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well.
19. I avoid arguing over prices with clerks and sales people.
20. When I have done something important or worthwhile, I manage to let
others know about it
21. I am open and frank about my feelings.
22. If someone has been spreading false and bad stories about me, I see him or
her as soon as possible and “have a talk” about it.
23. I often have a hard time saying “No.”
24. I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene.

25. I complain about poor service in a restaurant and elsewhere.
26. When I am given a compliment, I sometimes just don’t know what to say.
27. If a couple near me in a theatre or at a lecture were conversing rather
loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or to take their conversation elsewhere.
28. Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle.
29. I am quick to express an opinion.
30. There are times when I just can’t say anything

Appendix -D: Short Grit Scale
Directions: Please respond to the following 8 items. Be honest -

there are no right or wrong answers!
1. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
2. Setbacks don’t discourage me.
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all

3. I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later
lost interest
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
4. I am a hard worker
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
5. I often pursue a goal but later choose to pursue a different one
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all

6. I have difficulty maintaining focus on projects that take more
than a few months to complete
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
7. I finish whatever I begin
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all
8. I am diligent
Very much like me
Mostly like me
Somewhat like me
Not much like me
Not like me at all

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Appendix – A: Consent Form

I am Elvin Thomas George, pursuing my undergraduate degree in

Psychology at Kristu Jyoti College,Changanacherry. I am conducting a

guidance of Assistant Professor Ms. Nandana V.S.

help in the successful completion of my research study. Thank you in advance.

I hereby give my voluntary

consent to be a participant for the research by filling this questionnaire.

Name (in initials):

3 - very much like me

2 - rather like me 1 - slightly like me

(-1) - slightly unlike me

(-2)- rather unlike me

(-3)- very much unlike me

1. Most people seem to be more aggressive and assertive than I am.

2. I have hesitated to make or accept dates because of “shyness.”

3. When the food served at a restaurant is not done to my satisfaction, I

complain about it to the waiter or waitress.

4. I am careful to avoid hurting other people’s feelings, even when I feel

that I have been injured.

5. If a salesperson has gone to considerable trouble to show me merchandise

that is not quite suitable, I have a difficult time saying “No.”

6. When I am asked to do something, I insist upon knowing why.

7. There are times when I look for a good, vigorous argument.

8. I strive to get ahead as well as most people in my position.

9. To be honest, people often take advantage of me.

10. I enjoy starting conversations with new acquaintances and strangers.

12. I will hesitate to make phone calls to business establishments and

letters than by going through with personal interviews.

14. I find it embarrassing to return merchandise.

feelings rather than express my annoyance.

16. I have avoided asking questions for fear of sounding stupid.

17.During an argument, I am sometimes afraid that I will get so upset that I

will shake all over.

18. If a famed and respected lecturer makes a comment which I think is

incorrect, I will have the audience hear my point of view as well.

20. When I have done something important or worthwhile, I manage to let

others know about it

21. I am open and frank about my feelings.

her as soon as possible and “have a talk” about it.

23. I often have a hard time saying “No.”

24. I tend to bottle up my emotions rather than make a scene.

27. If a couple near me in a theatre or at a lecture were conversing rather

loudly, I would ask them to be quiet or to take their conversation elsewhere.

28. Anyone attempting to push ahead of me in a line is in for a good battle.

29. I am quick to express an opinion.

30. There are times when I just can’t say anything

Directions: Please respond to the following 8 items. Be honest -

1. New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.

Very much like me

Not much like me

Not like me at all

2. Setbacks don’t discourage me.

Very much like me

Not much like me

Not like me at all

Very much like me

Not much like me

Not like me at all

Very much like me