Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of parenting style on assertiveness and
academic achievement of trainees of Arba Minch College of Teachers education. Respondents
were all regular students of the college and in number 165 students (56 female and 109 male
students) that selected from this college. Subjects filled two types of questionnaire including
assertiveness scale and parenting style questionnaires. One way ANOVA and two ways ANOVA
were used for data analysis with SPSS software. The results showed parenting style affects
academic achievement and assertiveness of students. Moreover, students grew under
authoritative parenting style are significantly better in assertiveness than other types parenting
styles. Similarly, authoritative parenting style has a significant effect on academic achievement
(CGPA) of trainees. The study also revealed that sex did not affect students’ assertiveness skill.
On the contrary, sex significantly affects the trainees’ academic achievement. The interaction
effect of parenting style and sex was not significantly affects assertiveness of trainees. The study
suggested that there is a need to create awareness among families on the importance of
authoritative parenting style in increasing students’ assertiveness and academic achievement. In
addition, the study suggested that the college should empower students’ especially female
students to be more self- confident and assertive in order to increase their academic achievement.
