Background: Adolescence is among the most critical stages of life, during which
assertiveness starts to develop. Parents and their communication patterns have significant
roles in adolescents' successful transition to adulthood. The present study aimed to examine
the relationship of family communication patterns with adolescents' assertiveness. Methods:
This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 400 high-school students in Birjand, Iran.
Students were selected via multistage random sampling. A demographic questionnaire, the …