Relationship between self-esteem and academic performance among medical undergraduates in Rawalpindi Medical University; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
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Keywords

Self-esteem
Academic Performance
Grades

How to Cite

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Rubab M, Ali AW, Hamid S, Rizwan M, Zafar M, Shaukat M, Adil M. Relationship between self-esteem and academic performance among medical undergraduates in Rawalpindi Medical University; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. sjrmu [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 19 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];28(S-1):80-6. Available from: https://supp.journalrmc.com/index.php/public/article/view/181

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to assess the relationship between self-esteem and academic performance of undergraduates.

Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place and duration of study: Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi from June to September 2023.

Materials and methods: A total of 309 students, comprising 113 males and 196 females, participated in the study. To assess their self-esteem and academic performance, we administered the Rosenberg Self-esteem scale and cumulative scores of grade point average (CGPA), respectively. The data analysis involved using Pearson’s correlation and t-test to determine statistical significance.

Results: Our findings revealed a significant positive relationship (r=0.124*) between self-esteem and academic performance. Additionally, we discovered significant differences between male and female students in terms of self-esteem and academic performance scores.

Conclusion: Female students outperformed their male counterparts in academic achievements and exhibited higher self-esteem levels.

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