Higher Levels Of Self-esteem Research Articles

Comparative study on Self-Esteem of Working and Non-working Women in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Background: Even though the frequency of self-esteem is documented globally, however, the level of self-esteem and its contributing factors varies across the world and could be unique when we are talking about Pakistan due to unique local cultural and social beliefs. Objective: To compare the self-esteem level among working and non-working women in selected organizations of Peshawar, Pakistan. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in selected areas (University Town and Hayatabad) Peshawar during 2018. Data was collected using Rosenberg's self-esteem scale (RSES). A total of 150 research participants (75 working and 75 were non-working each), were selected from the different institutes of Hayatabad and University Town. Analysis was carried out through SPSS-20. Chi-square test was used for comparing the frequency while t-test was used for comparing the mean considering a p-value ≤0.05 as significant. Results: A total of 150 subjects with a mean age of 33.9±6.9 years (range 25-50 years) participated in the study. The self-esteem of the overall subjects revealed a mean score of 17.9±5.4 (ranged from 1 to 28). The prevalence of low self-esteem was 42 (28%), out of whom 40 (26.7%) accounted in non-working women and only 2 (1.3%) were found in working women (p=0.001). Furthermore, 5 (3.3%) were found with high self-esteem levels out of whom 4 (2.7%) were from working women and only 1 (0.7%) were from non-working ( p=0.0001). Conclusion: It is concluded that a higher proportion of non-working women have low self-esteem as compared to working women, indicating that the alternate hypothesis was true i.e. self-esteem of working women is higher as compared to non-working women.

The Relationship between Bicultural Identity Integration, Self-Esteem, Academic Resilience, Interaction Anxiousness, and School Belonging among University Students with Vocational Qualifications.

Background: University students with a vocational pathway face greater cultural, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral challenges during the transition process than their counterparts with an academic route. Method: This study examined the predictive effect of bicultural identity integration, self-esteem, academic resilience, and interaction anxiousness on school belonging using a quantitative approach with 326 Chinese vocational pathway university student participants. Result: The participants had high levels of cultural adaptability, self-esteem, academic resilience, and school belonging, but they also displayed moderate interaction anxiousness. Bicultural identity integration (B = 0.24; p < 0.001), self-esteem (B = 0.35; p < 0.001), and academic resilience (B = 0.25; p < 0.001) significantly positively predicted school belonging, while interaction anxiousness (B = −0.17; p < 0.01) negatively predicted school belonging. Conclusions: Bicultural identity integration, self-esteem, academic resilience, and interaction anxiousness were crucial determinants of school belonging among Chinese university students with vocational qualifications. Effective measures should be initiated to boost their feelings of being recognized, respected, and connected to the university community.

Study of self-assessment, coping strategies and eating behavior in women with normal and overweight

This article provides an analysis of an empirical study of self-esteem, coping strategies and eating be- havior of women with normal and overweight. The study was conducted on a woman between the ages of 30 and 65 in July-October 2021. A total of 80 women took part in the study. For the analysis, we used the procedures of correlation, cluster, frequency analyzes, as well as other methods of nonparametric statistics, considering the nature of the distribution of data and psychodiagnostic techniques. The study revealed that there are significant statistical differences between overweight and normal weight women in terms of self-esteem of their own body image and types of eating behavior. Overweight women are characterized by emotional eating behavior in contrast to women of normal weight. The relationship was revealed between body mass index and the peculiarities of using coping strategies, that is, the preferred ways of coping with stress. So, the higher a woman’s body mass index, the more often she chooses a non-adaptive coping strategy: “escape-avoidance”. Correlation analysis revealed that there are reliably significant correlations between body mass index and the level of subjective satisfaction / dissatisfaction with an individual’s own body: the higher the body mass index, the greater the dissatisfaction. It was&nbsp; found that women with a higher body mass index are more likely to have emotional eating behavior, while women with a low body mass index have restrictive eating behavior. In general, the women tested showed an adequate level of self-esteem with a tendency to high. Frequency analysis confirms that all 100% of the women surveyed have a sufficiently high level of self-esteem, so 80% of the subjects showed a stable adequate level of self-esteem, and 20% of the subjects showed a very high self-esteem. Correlation analysis did not show any relationship between body mass index and the level of general self-esteem of the tested women. This means that being overweight and obese do not affect your overall self-esteem. The results obtained will make it possible to develop more effective targeted psychological interventions aimed at developing constructive coping strategies and coping resources, correcting eating disorders in overweight women. Key words: overweight, eating behavior, self-esteem, coping strategies.

Self-Esteem, Happiness, and Flourishing in Times of COVID-19: A Study During the Lockdown Period in Ecuador.

Objective: Several studies have investigated the negative toll the pandemic has had on people’s mental health. However, there is limited research on the pandemic’s effect on positive mental health variables. This article reports on the levels of self-esteem and well-being (flourishing and happiness) in a sample of adults living in Ecuador and their relationships with the characteristics of their personal situation and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic had on their personal lives. Methods: A total of 766 adults completed an anonymous online survey between March and August 2020. Results: Participants reported average scores in the flourishing scale, the majority considered themselves to be happy or very happy people, and more than half presented high levels of self-esteem. Age, education, socioeconomic status, time spent using mobile phones and on hobbies, among others, explained self-esteem, happiness, and flourishing. Conclusion: The relationships between sociodemographic and situational variables of confinement during the pandemic are discussed, as well as the possible predictors of happiness, flourishing, and self-esteem.

Life-meaning orientations in the personality structure of future defectologists

Introduction. In connection with the global trend aimed at the formation of tolerance to people with disabilities and with the increased demand in society for specialists of the defectological profile, the study of the personal characteristics of future defectologists is gaining special social significance for modern Russian society. The study of the meaning-life orientations of future teachers-defectologists is primarily due to the fact that the personality of a special teacher, his socially-oriented values and meanings have a direct impact on correctional and pedagogical activities with people with limited health opportunities.Materials and Methods. The study of the meaning-of-life orientations of students, future defectologists, was carried out using a number of diagnostic methods: the method of "Value and accessibility ratio" (Fantalova E. B.), the method of "Free choice of values" (Fantalova E. B.), the method of "Personal differential" and the method of "Meaning-of-life orientations" (Leontiev D.A.).Results. Based on the obtained diagnostic data, some features of their life-meaning orientations were identified in three groups of subjects-students of defectological education in the areas of training: speech therapy, oligophrenopedagogy and special psychology.Thus, students, future defectologists, revealed an internal conflict (VC) and an internal vacuum (BB) in the value-semantic. VC is most often found in future teachers-defectologists in such life spheres as" happy family life"," financially secure life"," health "and"love". BB finds itself in the areas of "the beauty of nature and art", "creativity" and" active, active life " of students. Based on the results of the "Free choice of values" methodology, we built a hierarchy of value orientations, future defectologists. Analyzing the results of the methodology "Meaning-life orientations" by D. A. Leontiev, we observe the distribution of meaningfulness in future defectologists in such a way that the average and high values of the meaningfulness parameters are most frequent for them. As a result of the analysis of the diagnostic results of the "Personal Differential" technique, we noted a high level of self-esteem and self-esteem of future defectologists, determined their personal orientation in communication and studied the development of the strong-willed sides of the personality.Discussion and Conclusions. We have studied and analyzed the meaning-life orientations of students, future speech pathologists, the peculiarity of their semantic orientation to altruism through the prism of a humane attitude to people. The zone of the nearest development and the zone of stagnation of the meaning-life orientations of future teachers-defectologists were determined. These studies can be used in the planning and development of programs for university training of specialists in the defectological profile.

The Psychosocial Correlates of Non-suicidal Self-Injury Within a Sample of Adolescents With Mood Disorder.

BackgroundAccording to the integrated theoretical model, adolescents' behaviors were the outcome of the complex interplay between multiple levels. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious and high prevalent problem among adolescents with mood disorders. However, a systematic perspective on psychosocial correlates among Chinese clinical adolescents is still rare.MethodThe impact of several factors at the individual (i.e., sex, age, self-esteem, and psychological distress), family (i.e., family structure, family income, and family support), and social level (i.e., living environment, peer support, and teacher support) on the frequency of NSSI behaviors were investigated in the current study. This research included 621 Chinese adolescents with mood disorders from 20 hospitals.ResultsThree-steps hierarchical regression analyses indicated that lower levels of psychological distress and higher levels of self-esteem were most associated with less frequency of NSSI behaviors. In addition, family support was negatively associated with the frequency of NSSI behaviors. After controlling the factors at individual and family levels, no significant association was found between the factors at the social level and the frequency of NSSI behaviors.ConclusionThese findings provide preliminary support for the notion that adolescent self-esteem and family support may effectively shield them from problematic behavior; nevertheless, adolescents suffering from more emotional pain can be even riskier. Thus, further intervention strategies should consider the non-independence of individual capacities, co-combinatory effects of mood disorder, and family environment in treating those vulnerable Chinese adolescents.

Predicting Longitudinal Patterns of Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Early Adolescence : A Latent Class and Latent Transition Analysis

Using a person-centered approach, the current study investigated latent profiles for the emotional and behavioral problems of students in sixth-grade in elementary school and second grade of middle school. The aim was to explore latent transition patterns and verify the factors affecting the transitions. The participants were 1,937 adolescents who responded to the 3&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt; year (6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; grade of elementary school; Time 1), 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; year (1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; grade of middle school), and 5&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; year (2&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt; grade of middle school; Time 2) of the Korean Children Youth Panel Study. Latent profile and latent transition analyses were performed. The results were as follows: first, the latent profile of emotional and behavioral problems changed from Time 1 to Time 2. The latent groups at Time 1 were classified into low, moderate, high, and externalizing-dominant, whereas at Time 2, five groups were identified: low, moderate, high, externalizing-dominant, and withdrawal-dominant. Second, transition analyses revealed that although 22.3-57.0% of latent groups remained unchanged, there were significant changes over time between groups, as a new group (‘withdrawal-dominant’) emerged in Time 2. Third, different factors influenced the latent profile transition of emotional and behavioral problems depending on the transition pattern. Higher levels of self-esteem, better relationships with peers and teachers, and lower levels of parental inconsistency meant emotional and behavioral problems had not worsened at Time 2. The results suggest that early interventions are needed during the transition from childhood to early adolescence.

Ethnic Identity, Self-esteem, and Academic Performance of Nigerian In-school Adolescents

The development of ethnic identification plays an integral role in the formation of the self among in-school adolescents, especially in Nigeria, which is largely a multicultural and multi-ethnic nation. Thus, the present study investigated the extent to which ethnic identity and self-esteem could predict academic performance among Nigerian in-school adolescents. Methods: A total of 735 Nigerian in-school adolescents in public and private senior secondary schools in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria participated in the study. The independent variables (ethnic identity and self-esteem) were assessed using the Multi-Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSE) respectively. The data was subjected to frequency counts, percentage analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression. Results: The results of this study showed that a majority of the respondents were identified as having a high level of ethnic identity and self-esteem. Furthermore, ethnic identity and self-esteem were significant predictors of academic performance. Recommendations: Hence, it was recommended that the development of the self-identity and group-identity of Nigerian in-school adolescents should be facilitated through various psychosocial interventions.

The relationship between perceived competence and self-esteem among novice nurses – a cross-sectional study

Background Novice nurses’ responsibilities are greater than what their actual level of competence can cope with. This can cause increased levels of stress, which many studies have shown is a factor resulting in reduced self-esteem, which affects not only the well-being of nurses but also the quality of care provided. Aims To investigate the relationship between the self-assessment of nursing competencies and self-esteem among novice nurses and the moderation role of the sociodemographic variables and intention to leave the nursing profession on this relationship. Material and methods A correlational cross-sectional study was performed using an online questionnaire. The study was conducted between July and October 2019 among 122 novice nurses. The study tool consisted of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Nurse Professional Competence Scale-Short Version, and metrics. Calculations were performed using SPSS Statistics, version 25. To approach research questions hierarchical multiple regression was performed. Results The self-esteem level of novice nurses have been identified as low. Novice nurses who declared their willingness to leave their profession had a higher level of self-esteem than nurses who did not declare this willingness. The highest-rated competencies were in the fields of nursing care and value-based nursing care, while the lowest were in the areas of development, leadership, and the organisation of nursing care. Correlations between postgraduate education and competencies in the majority subscales were revealed. The results showed a negative correlation between self-esteem and all subscales of the competence scale. Seniority and postgraduate education were important moderators in the relationship between some competence subscales and self-esteem. Conclusion Novice nurses present a low level of self-esteem. Nurses with a higher competence level showed lower self-esteem. Developing competencies at the beginning of one’s nursing practice, which is crucial for patients’ outcomes, should be accompanied by the strengthening of novice nurses’ self-esteem. KEY MESSAGES Novice nurses with a higher level of self-esteem more often declared their willingness to leave their profession. The results showed a negative correlation between self-esteem and all subscales of the competence scale. Seniority and postgraduate education are important moderators in the relationship between some competence subscales and self-esteem.

The relationships between self-transcendence and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and locus of control in individuals diagnosed with substance addiction.

This study examined the relationships between self-transcendence and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and locus of control in persons with substance abuse disorder (SUDs). This descriptive-relational study examined 115 participants who had been diagnosed with SUD. High self-transcendence scores were positively associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms, higher levels of self-esteem, and internal locus of control. Mental health nurses are effective at finding and maintaining resources that promote self-transcendence and support the potential and well-being of individuals with SUD. This study addresses a research gap regarding self-transcendence in such individuals; it provides a basis for nurses to develop interventions to strengthen the mental health of patients and conduct future investigations on the topic.

Practicing Social Work Students and Self-Esteem

Self-esteem has positive effects on various aspects of people’s lives, and it contributes to self-improvement and enhancement of their personal value. The purpose of this study was to explore the levels of social work students’ self-esteem the period of their practice placement (internship). Methodologically, in the context of quantitative research, the Greek Self-Esteem Scale was granted. The sample consisted of 106 (N = 106) social work students who were doing their internship. The resulting research data were analyzed with the use of SPSS, and they were then interpreted according to the evaluation criteria of the scale with the Cronbach’s Alpha index being of the order of 0.881. According to them, it seemed that the trainee students showed high percentages of total self-esteem 38.54% and particularly very high percentages on the self-esteem measurement scale of external appearance which reached up to 79%. In conclusion, it appears that high levels of self-esteem in students who carry out their internship enhance their skills in the internship setting, make them feel more confident in what they do, take initiative, be hardworking, punctual, and conscientious.

Hedonic hunger status and related factors in adults.

The aim of this study is to determine factors affecting hedonic hunger in adults. A cross-sectional research design was used to collect face-to-face data from 315 adults, aged 18-65 years, residing in Balıkesir/Turkey by way of a questionnaire. Hedonic hunger was found to be higher in women and also rates decreased with age. As body mass index increased, so did hedonic hunger. Hedonic hunger was seen as higher in individuals who do not engage in regular physical activity, those who consume nighttime snacks, and persons who follow a weight loss diet. It has been determined that individuals with hedonic hunger have a high level of food craving, impulsiveness, and low self-esteem. Controlling psychological factors such as impulsiveness and self-esteem can be effective in reducing hedonic hunger.

Self-Support and Loneliness Among Chinese Primary School Students: A Moderated Mediation Model

This study examined the effect of self-support on loneliness, the mediation effect of school belonging, and the moderation effect of self-esteem using a sample comprising 1,126 Chinese mainland primary school students, 621 are boys and 505 are girls, and their mean age was 10.51 years (SD = 1.63, range 8–13). Participants completed questionnaires regarding self-support, loneliness, school belonging and self-esteem. In the model hypothesis, self-support is an independent variable, loneliness is an outcome variable, school belonging is a mediating variable, and self-esteem is a regulatory variable. After controlling the demographic variables, the data were analyzed, and the results showed that: (1) self-support had a significantly negative predictive effect on loneliness; (2) the relation between self-support and loneliness was mediated by school belonging; and (3) the relation between school belonging and loneliness was moderated by self-esteem, supporting the moderated mediation model. Moderated mediation analysis further indicated that the mediated path make loneliness weaker for pupils with higher levels of self-esteem. These results revealed the formation mechanism of loneliness in primary school students and have certain enlightenment significance for the intervention of loneliness in primary school students. These results revealed the formation mechanism of loneliness among primary school students and have significant implications for interventions against loneliness in the primary school context.

Концептуалізація процесів підготовки іноземних студентів

The article considers the need to conceptualize approaches to education for the acquisition of professional, language (speech) training of foreign students taking into account current trends in the market of educational services and the global labour market. The need for professionals who can work in multi-teams and possess a high level of communicative, language (speech) competencies, self-esteem and self-control, motivation, morale, ethics, and value qualities is stressed. Thus, modern technologies and equipment make it possible to influence not only nature, ecology, but also the human (at the genetic level). Technologies can also make influence through robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. This ultimately expands a person's ability to selfdestruction. Accordingly, in addition to acquiring professional competencies, a person must possess moral and ethical, socio-cultural, and value competencies that will prevent from using professional knowledge in offences against humanity. It was also noted that the state has begun to form and implement a new state policy in the field of education, which is provided by the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education” and a number of Concepts: the New Ukrainian School; development of natural and mathematical education (STEMeducation); development of civic education in Ukraine, which allows forming a new modern educational space. Taking into account the increase in the flow of foreign students studying and/or planning to study in Ukrainian higher education establishments, it is proposed to develop and implement Conceptual approaches to education for vocational, language (speech) training of foreign students in different higher education establishments, where there is a need for training foreign students, and the Ukrainian language is a foreign language. The most appropriate is the creation of separate educational clusters (by profile), with their thesauri (Ukrainian-English), online (virtual) preparatory faculties (to improve adaptation), and online (virtual) local history studios.

Pozitivna disciplina u porodici kao resurs razvoja samopoštovanja u periodu adolescencije

This paper starts with the assumption that the application of the basic principles of positive discipline in the family can provide significant potential for the development of adolescents' self-esteem. Such an assumption is based on an understanding of positive discipline as an approach to parenting which provides clear rules and equality in dialogue between parents and adolescents, thus developing responsibility in adolescents and increasing their ability to overcome risky situations. Based on this, a study has been carried out to examine the relationship between the assessment of indicators of positive discipline in the family and self-esteem levels in adolescents. The sample consisted of 195 high school students from Novi Sad. Data were obtained using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, as well as the Positive Family Discipline Indicators Scale, constructed for the purposes of this study. The results suggest that the prevalence of implementation of the basic principles of positive family discipline is rated as moderate; the items relating to orientation towards long-term parenting goals, and to an individual approach and reliance on the positive in adolescents, are rated as most prevalent. The study indicates that the adolescents in the sample generally have a high level of self-esteem, and that there is a positive correlation between the rating of indicators of positive discipline in the family and the level of adolescents' self-esteem. Moreover, the obtained results suggest that the rating of indicators of positive discipline in the family can be perceived as a good predictor of adolescents' self-esteem levels. Based on these findings, it is possible to conclude that the implementation of the basic principles of positive discipline in the family can be recognized as a resource for reinforcing and consolidating self-esteem in adolescence, which points to the significance of and need for empowering parents in this area.

Связь академической мотивации и выгорания у студентов российских и азербайджанских вузов

Student burnout is a risk factor for personal well-being and can lead to a decrease in motivation and other crucial components of learning. We present the results of a study of the relationship between academic motivation and burnout in the Russian (N=203) and Azerbaijani (N=170) samples. Motivation profiles were compared to profiles of burnout and study-related experiences. Students from two profiles with the highest level of intrinsic motivation, but different levels of motivation of self-esteem (high — 32% of the total sample, or low — 20%) experienced either no burnout, or high exhaustion along with high meaningfulness of learning in both cases. Students with predominance of external motivation (20%) or amotivation (9%) turned out to be more prone to burnout, showing a high level of emotional exhaustion along with an average or complete loss of the meaning of their own educational activities. Among students with an average profile (18%), the main symptom was a decrease in the meaningfulness of study that was in some cases linked to other symptoms of burnout. The results were similar in both samples, with the profiles with high levels of self-esteem being more typical of female students. The limitations of the obtained results are discussed, as well as the relevance of burnout prevention in universities.

Психосемантическое исследование содержания представлений и отношений школьников и студентов города Пермь и Пермского края

The study was carried out in 2017 by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Perm Territory as part of the task of early detection of schoolchildren and students prone to the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances. Using the methodology of psychosemantic express diagnostics of motivation based on the Express computer program, 56,317 students from the city of Perm and the Perm Territory were examined. Most re-spondents were characterized by a fairly high level of emotional well-being, a wide range of interests, satisfac-tion of leading needs, a high level of self-esteem, an optimistic attitude towards the future, a positive attitude towards their family, a low level of educational motivation and a lack of interest in educational activities, a negative attitude towards drugs, risk and death.However, 7% of schoolchildren demonstrated the most positive attitude and interest in drugs, 5% of the schoolchildren characterized the topic of death as highly attractive for them, and 15% of schoolchildren feel a desire for risk and thrills. A correlation was found between indicators of general emotional distress, negative attitude to learning, positive attitude to drugs, risk and death. As a result of the least squares fit of the regression, it was found that the indicators of drug attractiveness, risk and death are directly proportional to the square of the indicator of general emotional distress. The method of psycho-semantic express diagnostics of motivation makes it possible to differentiate test subjects by the content and level of emotional relationships and to identify risk groups of schoolchildren and students characterized by an increased interest in drugs and death and a desire for risky behavior.

Determinants of social success among female leaders of public transport enterprises

The article presents the materials of the study of social success of female leaders of public transport organizations. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that women are increasingly occupying leadership positions in organizations that were previously headed by men. The following methods were used in the study: diagnostics of the real structure of a person’s value orientations (S.S. Bubnova), a test questionnaire for determining the level of self-esteem (S.V. Kovalev), a questionnaire "Social Success"(M. Melia). It has been proven that socially successful women often have inflated self-esteem. The highest correlation values were noted between indicators of self-esteem and social activity aimed at achieving positive changes in society, acquiring a high status. The also results have a pronounced direct positive correlation. A moderate correlation was found between the indicators of successful women’s self-esteem and "learning new things" and "communication". Female leaders of public transport organizations show a high level of self-esteem and self-respect, have such personality traits as determination, proactive attitude, authority, risk-taking, independence, autonomy, self-confidence. The study will allow to define the determinants of socially successful women in order to optimize and understand the general styles of managing large public transport enterprises.

SELF-ESTEEM AND WORKPLACE STRESS OF ALBANIAN ACADEMIC STAFF

Objectives. Work stress is experienced almost by all employees of all professions and academic staff are no exception. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of workplace stress in relation with the self-esteem academic staff working at the educational institutions in Albania. One of the objectives of the study was to exploring the possible differences on self-esteem and on workplace stress among academic staff according different demographic variables. Material and methods. The data were collected during September 2019, through an on-line questionnaire. Three tools were used in this study: questionnaire about demographic data, Workplace Stress Scale and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale. A total of 182 academic staff of Albanian Higher Education Institutions participated in this study. Results. According to the data obtained 52.7% of the academic staff reported experiencing moderate levels of workplace stress and 45.6% reported low level of workplace stress. Majority of participants 86.8% reported experiencing high level of self-esteem. Statistically significant negative correlation was detected between workplace stress and self-esteem. There was no significant correlation between self-esteem and personal characteristics of participants related to age and years of experience in teaching, between workplace stress and personal characteristics of participants related to age and years of experience in teaching. Conclusions. Teacher with higher self-esteem report less workplace stress and teacher with higher workplace stress report a lower self-esteem. Higher education institutions have to manage and protect their staff from increasing levels of stress and also they have to take actions to enhance the self-esteem and the wellness of the academic staff. Keywords: self-esteem, workplace stress, academic staff, higher educational institutions.

Perceived Chronic Social Adversity, Perceived Social Support, and Depression Among Chinese College Students: Mediating Role of Self-esteem

With the development of society, people pay more attention to mental health. Meanwhile, depression is becoming a major psychological problem faced by Chinese youth. We examined the mediational roles of self-esteem in accounting for the relation between perceived chronic social adversity and depression and the relation between perceived social support and depression among Chinese college students. A total of 805 Chinese college students (65.6% females, mean age = 20.17 years) completed a multi-measure questionnaire. A cross-sectional correlational research design was used in this study. Obtained data were analyzed using correlational and mediation analysis by Hayes (PROCESS macro). Results of the correlational analysis indicate that perceived chronic social adversity was significantly positively related to depression, but perceived social support was found significantly negatively correlated with depression among Chinese college students. PROCESS macro was used to test the mediating role of self-esteem based on proposed mediation model. The results of mediation analysis revealed that: (1) perceived chronic social adversity positively related to depression, whereas perceived social support negatively related to depression, (2) self-esteem partially mediated the relation between perceived chronic social adversity and depression, and (3) self-esteem entirely mediated the relation between perceived social support and depression among Chinese college students. The results suggest that college students’ depression can improve by positive cognition of social encounters via obtaining a high level of self-esteem. In addition, limitations and practical applications of the findings were discussed.