Perceived Social Competence and Assertiveness as a Predictor of Psychological Well-Being in Pre-Service Teachers

In this study, it was investigated to what extent the variables of perceived social competence and assertiveness of the pre-service teachers predicted their level of psychological well-being. This research was carried out depending upon relational screening model. The study group of the research included totally 580 students studying at Erzincan University, Faculty of Education in 2015-2016 academic year 205 males (35.3%) and 375 females (64.7%) determined with simple random sampling method. Age average of the research group was 21.15. Psychological Well-Being Scale, Social Self-Efficacy Perception Scale, Voltan-Acar Assertiveness Inventory, and Personal Information Form were used as the data collection tools in the research. Obtained data were analyzed with multi-linear regression analysis (stepwise). According to the research result, perceived social competence and assertiveness were significant predictors of psychological well- being.