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This research was conducted at Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University on the students who are both doing exercises and who do not in order to explore their self-esteem and assertiveness levels. This study’s population consists of students who are studying at universities in Turkey where its sample consists of 669 students (330 women and 339 men) in total who are studying in various departments (Faculty of Science, Faculty of Letters, and Physical Education and Sports School) of Mugla University. In the research context, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Rathus Assertiveness Scale, and an information form containing the socio-demographic characteristics were applied in order obtain data were evaluated using SPSS 18 package program. In order to assess sociodemographic data, the percentage and frequency analysis were used. In addition to that, for the reliability study of the scale, Cronbach Alfa coefficient was calculated. Content validity and construct validity were examined for the validity study of the survey. Frequency analysis, t-test, Anova test and correlation tests were used. As a result of the research no relationship and difference were found between self-esteem and assertiveness levels of the university students who are involved in sports and who are not. However, a positive correlation between the level of self-esteem and assertiveness (significant) relationship is observed (p <0.05). Increase with individuals' levels of selfesteem, assertiveness behavior shows a linear increase in levels. The level of income by individuals in self-esteem and assertiveness levels vary significantly. As the amount of money spent increased, a significant difference was observed in the levels of self-esteem and assertiveness (p <0.05).

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