Abstract
Introduction: Self-esteem and Life satisfaction assume a more prominent role in human development. There are a few components like Age, Gender and Socio-Economic status which influence self-esteem and life satisfaction. Socio-economic status of a nation may be a factor in people’s rating of their life satisfaction. Self-esteem has positive relation with students’ academic learning Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted at Lahore School of Nursing, The University of Lahore. Data was gathered by nursing students of BSN and Post RN. Questionnaire which was used in this study was Self-esteem inventory and Life Satisfaction scale. Reliability of the scale test by Chronbach alpha . Data was analysed by SPSS and using Pearson correlation test to see the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction and socioeconomic status of the nursing students. Results: Results shows a positive correlation between self-esteem and life satisfaction. Pearson correlation level was 1.000 and p value was .000 on 0.05 confidence level of interval which shows negative correlation results. Results also revealed a positive correlation of socio-economic status with self-esteem and life satisfaction. Conclusions : it is concluded that the relationship of socioeconomic status life satisfaction and self-esteem of the students affects their learning. High level of socioeconomic status can boost the self-esteem and life satisfaction of the students Keywords: Self-esteem, Life satisfaction, socioeconomic status, Nursing students DOI : 10.7176/JHMN/62-19 Publication date :May 31 st 2019
Highlights
Self-esteem and Life satisfaction assume a more prominent role in human development
They can create a distinct environment for each student to boost their self-esteem and life satisfaction because enhancing of self-esteem can improve the learning abilities of the students, As study shows that there is a positive correlation between self-esteem and academic achievement (HANAFI, EL-BILSHA, & KHATER, 2016 )
The following research instrument was used to assess the self-esteem and life satisfaction of the students. (a) Self Esteem Inventory: Self Esteem Inventory was developed by Stanley Cooper smith in 1967.The scale consists of 58 items, these items are marked by two point rating scale “Like Me” and “Unlike me” to score the items. (b) Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS): Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) is a measure of life satisfaction developed by Ed Diener and colleagues (Diner, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985)
Summary
The students at different levels in College or University have different level of self-esteem and life satisfaction. Different levels of socio-economic status have different impact on the self-esteem of students. Self-esteem, beingaw viewed as a major human concern, may serve as an interceding factor among socio-economic status and life satisfaction. Socio-economic status is an imperative deciding element of individuals' life satisfaction, in that the rich are happier with their life than poor people. Socio-economic status is a basic determinant of people's life satisfaction; in that the rich are typically more satisfied with their life than poor individuals. Life satisfaction is a vital form in constructive brain research and evaluate an individual's general examination of individual fulfilment reliant on his or her picked criteria, including the perception that one is progressing towards fundamental life targets though Self-esteem reflects a person's observation of himself or herself. There was a significant negative connection between self-esteem and negative state of mind and all parts of personal satisfaction were huge indicators of self-esteem (Kazemi, Nikmanesh, & Khosravi, 2017)
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