THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-ESTEEM ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF NURSING STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE.
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This study assessed the influence of self-esteem on the academic performance of
undergraduate nursing students in a tertiary academic institution. A descriptive
correlational research design was adopted, and a sample of 282 students was selected
using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured
questionnaire comprising the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and an academic performance
scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive
statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test, and chi-square. The findings revealed a significant
positive correlation between self-esteem and academic performance, indicating that
students with higher self-esteem achieved better academic results. No significant
association was found between self-esteem and demographic variables such as ethnicity
and religion. However, students in higher academic levels displayed slightly higher self- esteem and academic competence. The study concluded that self-esteem plays a crucial
role in the academic success of nursing students. It was recommended that tertiary
institutions should implement programs and support services aimed at enhancing
students’ self-esteem to improve academic outcomes. The study further suggested the need
for future research using longitudinal designs and exploring other psychological and
environmental factors influencing student performance. Keywords: Influence, Self-esteem, Academic performance, undergraduate, Nursing student.
undergraduate nursing students in a tertiary academic institution. A descriptive
correlational research design was adopted, and a sample of 282 students was selected
using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured
questionnaire comprising the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and an academic performance
scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive
statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test, and chi-square. The findings revealed a significant
positive correlation between self-esteem and academic performance, indicating that
students with higher self-esteem achieved better academic results. No significant
association was found between self-esteem and demographic variables such as ethnicity
and religion. However, students in higher academic levels displayed slightly higher self- esteem and academic competence. The study concluded that self-esteem plays a crucial
role in the academic success of nursing students. It was recommended that tertiary
institutions should implement programs and support services aimed at enhancing
students’ self-esteem to improve academic outcomes. The study further suggested the need
for future research using longitudinal designs and exploring other psychological and
environmental factors influencing student performance. Keywords: Influence, Self-esteem, Academic performance, undergraduate, Nursing student.
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