Talle - 2023 Autoestima y Rendimiento Academico
Talle - 2023 Autoestima y Rendimiento Academico
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230609
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION
Self-esteem is a subjective concept that does
Self-esteem in academic performance refers to not accurately reflect an individual's
how one's self-perception impacts their
inherent qualities or external perceptions
achievements in school. It involves the
connection between self-confidence, motivation, (Orth et al., 2018). It is a personal
and overall success in academics. This study evaluation influenced by our thoughts and
aims to investigate the potential relationship convictions, shaping our self-worth and self-
between self-esteem and academic performance perception. It encompasses the assessment
among college students taking a Purposeful of our own abilities and strengths (Bautista
Communication class. Using a standardized et al., 2017).
self-esteem questionnaire adapted from Rischi
The prevalence of low self-esteem is evident
(2017), a descriptive-correlational research
design was employed with a sample size of 100 among the students of SMA 3 Negeri
participants selected through registered quota Pekanbaru in Indonesia. Many students face
sampling. The findings indicate that students' challenges in expressing their ideas and lack
self-esteem was categorized as average, while self-confidence, leading to fear and
their academic achievement in the purposeful hesitation when called upon to speak in
communication class was outstanding. The front of the class due to concerns about
correlation analysis revealed a weak correlation
pronunciation. Notably, the research by
(r=0.12) between self-esteem and academic
performance, rejecting the null hypothesis. Rischi (2021) highlights a positive
These results emphasize the significance of relationship between strong self-esteem and
considering self-esteem as a factor that may academic achievement, suggesting that
impact students' academic success, highlighting students with higher self-esteem tend to
the need for interventions to foster positive self- perform well academically.
esteem and promote both motivation and Moreover, the research conducted by
engagement in the learning process. Further
Moneva and Tribunalo (2020) demonstrates
research is recommended to explore additional
factors influencing the relationship between a significant correlation between students'
self-esteem and academic performance. positive attitudes toward school activities
and higher levels of self-esteem, which in
Keywords: Academic Performance, Self- turn contributes to improved task
Esteem, Purposive Communication Class, performance. Conversely, students with low
College Students self-esteem may experience challenges in
effectively completing tasks. The
Based on the data presented, it can be conducted by Rischi (2017), which revealed
deduced that the students' self-esteem levels that the self-esteem of students in
are situated within the moderate range. This Pekanbaru, Indonesia, was assessed to be at
inference is supported by the study an average level.
students. The computed r value of 0.1201 positive perception of themselves and their
indicates a low correlation, suggesting a abilities are more motivated, confident, and
weak association between the variables. capable of achieving their academic goals.
Strong self-esteem serves as a foundation
DISCUSSION for students to excel in their academic
The table presented indicates that the study pursuits by providing them with the
primarily consisted of female participants. necessary drive and belief in their
Out of the total sample size, a small capabilities.
proportion of 3 out of 100 respondents Additionally, the results indicate that the
attended private schools for their secondary respondents' self-esteem falls within the
education, while the majority graduated average range. This suggests that, on
from public high schools. Additionally, a average, the individuals in the study possess
considerable number of participants did not a moderate level of self-esteem. It implies
receive any academic awards. that their self-perception and confidence in
The result of the study is supported by themselves are neither exceptionally high
Rosali et al. (2011, as cited in Subon et al., nor exceptionally low. This information
2020), that students in public schools had a provides insight into the general self-esteem
larger student population and higher levels level of the respondents, serving as a
of self-esteem compared to those in private reference point for understanding their
schools. Furthermore, Veinon (2002) found overall self-perception and potential impact
a consistent trend of higher enrollment on various aspects of their lives, such as
figures among female students compared to academic performance, well-being, and
male students and highlighted that female personal development. Their elevated self-
students consistently outperformed their esteem contributes to increased resilience
male counterparts in terms of academic when confronted with various challenges
achievement. and difficulties. In a similar vein, Subon et
In a study by Mohamed and Yunus (2017), al., (2020) conducted research among
it was discovered that when facing academic Malaysian University Undergraduates and
challenges, female students displayed higher found that this particular student population
levels of optimism than their male peers. exhibits a notable level of self-esteem.
Additionally, female students showed a Moreover, in their study, Damota et al.
greater tendency to trust others and were (2019) sought to investigate the levels of
more open to influence, particularly when self-esteem among undergraduate students
receiving encouragement and motivation enrolled at Addis Ababa University in
from teachers, parents, and other Ethiopia. Contrary to their initial
individuals. In contrast, male students hypothesis, the findings indicated that the
appeared to be more influenced by their students demonstrated an average level of
own values and were less inclined to adapt self-esteem. This suggests that the
easily to changing circumstances. participants' self-perception and confidence
Among the participants of the study, there in themselves were neither significantly
were notable disparities in self-esteem based elevated nor notably diminished compared
on gender. Specifically, male students to the broader population. These results
exhibited a higher average score in self- contribute to the existing knowledge
esteem compared to female students regarding the self-esteem dynamics of
(Damota et al., 2019). Based on the findings undergraduate students at Addis Ababa
of Mirzaei-Alaviich et al. (2018), students University, providing valuable insights into
who possess strong self-esteem demonstrate their psychological well-being.
a higher propensity to effectively complete Based on the study conducted by Suh & Suh
tasks and achieve academic success. This (2006), academic success is characterized
suggests that individuals who have a by students' psychological dedication to
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