Interpersonal Dependency, Assertiveness and Self Efficacy in Birth Order Among Emerging Adults

Emerging adulthood (term coined by Jeffrey Arnett) is the period between 18-25 years, where an individual may neither be considered an adolescent, nor an adult. It is a period of Identity exploration, rise in self-efficacy and a greater sense of well- being. The present research study has attempted to understand and explore how interpersonal dependency, self-efficacy and assertiveness could differ based on birth order among emerging adults. The analysis of data from 180 participants revealed that there exists a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and interpersonal dependency. The research also finds that there is exists no significant difference in the interpersonal dependency, assertiveness style, self-efficacy with respect to birth order among emerging adults. The individual differences in the assertiveness may be due to social learning or parenting style.