ASERTIF TRAINING MENINGKATKAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL SISWA SMKN X

Abstract

This research is an experimental research with the aim of providing treatment in the form of assertive training interventions to improve interpersonal communication skills of class X students majoring in Marketing at SMKN X. This research uses a quasi experimental design with nonrandomized pretest-posttest control group design.  The data are collected through observation, interviews, FGD, and interpersonal communication scale (Puspitasari, 2012).  The data are analyzed by using SPSS 16.0 for windows with non-parametric statistical analysis paired sample t-test.  The results showed that assertive training improved students' interpersonal communication skills.  This can be observed from the statistical analysis between pre-test and post-test obtained p = 0,000 (p 0.05).  In addition, an increase also occurred in the results of statistical analysis between post test and follow up with a value of p = 0,000 (p 0.05).  Keywords: Interpersonal Communication, Assertive, Assertive Training, SMKN Students