Significant Differences In Self-esteem Research Articles

Self-esteem in adolescent aggression perpetrators, victims and perpetrator-victims, and the moderating effects of depression and family support

The aims of this study were (1) to examine differences in the level of self-esteem among adolescents with different roles in aggression involvement (aggression perpetrators, victims, perpetrator-victims and neutrals) according to gender and (2) to examine the moderating effects of depression and family support on association between aggression involvement and self-esteem. A total of 8085 adolescents in Taiwan completed questionnaires. The relationships between self-esteem and aggression involvement were examined by multiple regression analysis. The moderating effects of depression and family support on the association between aggression involvement and self-esteem were examined. The results showed that in females, aggression victims had lower self-esteem than those in the other three groups (t=−2.940 to 2.173, p<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in self-esteem among perpetrators, perpetrator-victims, and neutrals (t=0.693–0.933, p>0.05). In males, self-esteem in victims and perpetrator-victims was lower than in neutrals and perpetrators (t=−3.339 to −2.704, p<0.01); however, there was no difference in self-esteem between victims and perpetrator-victims (t=−1.115, p>0.05) or between perpetrators and neutrals (t=−1.396, p>0.05). Family support had a moderating effect on the association between self-esteem and victimization in males. Depression had a moderating effect on the association between self-esteem and perpetration-victimization and victimization in males. The results indicate that self-esteem in adolescents with different patterns of involvement in aggression is not the same as in those without involvement. The moderating effects of depression and family support should be considered when developing intervention strategies to raise self-esteem in adolescents with aggression involvement.

폐경기 중년여성의 피로, 가족기능과 자아존중감 간의 관계

본 연구의 목적은 폐경기 중년여성의 피로, 가족기능과 자아존중감의 정도를 파악하고, 이들 변수 간의 관계를 파악하는 것이다. 본 연구는 폐경이행기를 포함하여 폐경기에 해당하는 중년여성 133명을 대상으로 구조화된 설문지를 이용하여 자가보고방식으로 설문조사가 시행되었다. 본 연구를 위한 자료수집 기간은 2012년 3월 2일부터 4월 10일 까지였다. 연구결과, 대상자의 피로정도는 교육수준(F=5.61, p=.005)과 월경상태(F=3.61, p=.030)에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었으며, 가족기능은 교육수준(F=4.49, p=.013), 결혼상태(t=2.25, p=.026)에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. 자아존중감은 교육수준(F=5.60, p=.005), 결혼상태(t=2.68, p=.008), 월 소득수준(F=3.51, p=.009)에 있어서 유의한 차이를 나타났다. 대상자의 피로정도는 가족기능(r=-.20, p=.020) 및 자아존중감(r=-.31, p=<.001)과 음의 상관관계가 있었으며, 가족기능과 자아존중감은 양의 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다(r=.45, p<.001). 그러므로 폐경기 중년여성의 피로 및 건강관리를 위한 방안으로 가족기능을 강화하고, 자아존중감을 향상시키는 전략이 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다. 특히, 폐경기 이행기에 해당하는 중년여성의 피로 관리 및 소득과 교육수준이 낮고, 혼자 사는 폐경기 중년여성의 가족기능과 자아존중감의 향상을 위해 가족적, 사회적, 간호학적 지지자원 마련이 필요하다. The purpose of this study was to examine the relations between fatigue, family function and self-esteem among middle-aged women in menopausal periods. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaire survey form 133 middle-aged women. The data collection was done from March 2nd to April 10th, 2012. As a results, there were significant differences in fatigue by education level and menstrual status. And, there were significant differences in family function according to education level and marital status. Also, there were significant differences in self-esteem by education level, marital status and monthly income. Fatigue was negatively related to family function and self-esteem. And family function was positively related to self-esteem. These results suggest that nursing intervention should be developed to strengthen family function and self-esteem as a way to regulate fatigue for middle-aged women in menopausal periods. Especially, it is necessary to pay more attention to health management of middle-aged women belonging to menopausal transition, with low-income, low-education level.

A Cooperative Study of Self-Esteem, Leadership and Resilience amongst Illegal Motorbike Racers and Normal Adolescents in Malaysia

Understanding self-esteem, leadership and resilience among at risk youth who are involved in illegal motorbike racing is a crucial issue prior to starting any intervention programs. It may provide an indication of their profile in order to change this negative behavior. This study aimed in examining the relationship between self-esteem, leadership and resilience among illegal motorbike racers and its comparison with normal adolescents. The study employed survey research involving the administration of three standardized psychological tests namely the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), the adapted Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) and the Resilience Questionnaire (RQ). A total of 140 respondents participated in this study. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and t-test analysis. Results showed that there were significant correlations between self-esteem, leadership and resilience dimensions among normal adolescents. However there were no significant correlations between self-esteem, leadership and resilience dimensions among illegal motorbike racers. In addition, there were significant differences of self-esteem, leadership and resilience between normal adolescents and illegal motorbike racers. In conclusion, normal adolescents had higher self-esteem and leadership and they showed higher resilience while illegal motorbike racers showed lower self-esteem and leadership and in turn they were less resilient. This implied the need for continuous intervention programs in order to empower at risk youth. It was recommended that future studies explore other variables such as family and school variables that can influence resilience.

자신이 인지한 배우자의 갈등대처행동이 자존감과 우울에 미치는 영향

Abstract This study was a descriptive survey to examine the impact of spouse’s conflict-coping behavior on self-esteem and depression among couples married within 5 years, in order to provide data for education and intervention program of improving their relationships for early marriage couples. Participants were 176 persons who were family members or neighborhood of S college students in Seoul and they were asked to complete questionnaires. Findings showed that there were differences in conflict-coping behavior of withdrawal type according to sex while differences in conflict-coping behavior of physical type and withdrawal type and depression according to age. Differences were found in conflict-coping behavior of language type and depression according to occupation. There were significant differences in self-esteem and depression according to couples’ conversation time. Perceived their spouses cope with the conflict in the relationship between behavior and depression, self-esteem appeared to represent an indirect effect.

P-856 - Self-esteem in iranian university student and it's relationship with academic achievement

Nowadays, self-esteem has become very important because it is thought to be essential to mental health. Yearly, a large number of students leave the university although they are smart and talented. This rate is reported about 15% in America (Zarei et al., 2010). Some factors that are influential in leaving university are low self -esteem, and test anxiety. 370 Students from the psychology, computer and sciences faculties were selected in a multi randomized manner. 38.1% male (n = 141) and 61.9% female (n = 229), they were handed to fill the five scale test of self-esteem (SET) questionnaire. Finally, questionnaires data, demographic information and the averages of one semester past have been used for analysis. In analysis of data, one-way analysis of variance, t and Post-Hoc and regression analysis are applied. Results indicated that significant difference is observed in self-esteem among male and female students. However, male students for family self-esteem received higher scores than female students (t=−2/12), p < 0.05). The students of the faculties of sciences, psychology and computer showed significant difference in self-esteem. Academic self-esteem with r = 0.29 and family self-esteem with r = 0/14 on the meaningful level of P < 0.05 had a direct and positive relationship with the academic achievement of students. According to the results there was significant difference between total score of various faculties’ self-esteem. In the vector of family self-esteem, there existed significant difference between male and female students. Plus, there were meaningful positive relationships between academic and family self-esteem with academic achievement.

Effects of self-esteem and adjustment to college life on career preparation behavior of paramedic students

Purpose : This study was designed to examine the effects of self-esteem and adjustment to college life on career preparation behavior in 209 paramedic students attending two colleges in G Metropolitan City and provide the basic materials of career development program. Methods : Data were collected from Sep. 7 to 12, 2011 and SEI Form B made by Coopersmith, adjustment to college life by Baker and Siryk, and career preparation behavior by Kim were adopted and revised. Results : There was significant difference in self-esteem and adjustment to college life between gender, but there was no difference in career preparation behavior. Self-esteem and career preparation behavior were graders difference, but there was no in adjustment to college life. There were positive correlations between self-esteem and adjustment to college life. The most significant influence on career preparation behavior of paramedic students was academic adjustment, followed the social and emotional adjustment. Conclusion : For the effective career preparation behaviors, career guidance methods and programs that induce academic, social and emotional adjustment to be available in adjustment to college life of gender and grade.

The Relationship between Anger Expression and Self-esteem in Nursing College Students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between anger expression and self-esteem in nursing college students. Methods: A total of 297 subjects aged between 18 and 28 were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected from March 2 to 25, 2011 using a self-reporting questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 15.0. Results: Differences in anger expression according to general characteristics were as follows. There were significant differences in violent attitude depending on gender (t=3.003, p<.01). Violent actions differed significantly depending on year in school (F=3.279, p<.05) and whether there is a dual income families (t=-2.23, p<.05). There were significant differences in self-esteem depending on year in school (F=4.553, p<.01), school record (F=15.18, p<.001) and the economic status of the parents (F=4.878, p<.01). There were positive correlations between violent attitude and violent actions, except between violent actions and self-esteem. 10.3% of the variance in violent actions was explained by violent attitude, self-esteem and school in year and perceived acceptance. Conclusion: The findings of this study may be useful in understanding the anger expression of nursing college students and developing more specific programs to improve personality and self-control of the mind.

Self-esteem in Iranian university students and its relationship with academic achievement

This research aims to study self-esteem and its determined link to academic achievement of university students. According the results obtained from a study on 370 students, significant difference is observed in self-esteem among male and female students. However, male students for family self-esteem received higher scores than female students (t= -2/12), p< 0.05). The students of the faculties of basic sciences, psychology and educational sciences, and electro- computer showed significant difference in selfesteem. Academic self-esteem and family self-esteem on the meaningful level of P< 0.05 had a direct and positive relationship with the academic achievement of students.

마음수련명상이 교사의 불안, 자아존중감 및 자아실현에 미치는 효과

본 연구는 마음수련명상이 교사의 불안, 자아존중감 및 자아실현에 미치는 효과를 규명하기 위한 단일군 전 후 원시실험연구이다. 2009년 7월 25일부터 8월 1일, 8월 1일부터 8월 8일 및 2010년 1월 2일에서 1월 9일에 7박 8일간의 일정으로 마음수련교육원에서 진행한 교원자율연수에 참여한 108명의 전국의 초 중 고 교사를 대상으로 하였다. 마음수련명상 1단계 프로그램을 실시하였으며, 구조화된 설문지를 이용하여 마음수련명상 전과 후에 자료수집하였고, SPSS WIN 12.0을 이용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 교사의 불안은 마음수련명상 전과 후에 유의한 차이가 있음이 확인되었다(p=.000). 교사의 자아존중감은 마음수련명상 전과 후에 유의한 차이가 있음이 확인되었다(p=.001). 교사의 자아실현은 마음수련명상전과 후에 유의한 차이가 있음이 확인되었다(p=.002). 마음수련명상은 교사의 불안을 유의하게 감소시키고, 자아존중감과 자아실현 정도를 유의하게 향상시키는 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서 마음수련명상 은 교사들의 불안, 자아존중감 및 자아실현 관리를 위한 중재 프로그램으로 효과가 있을 것으로 예상할 수 있다. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Maum meditation on anxiety, self-esteem and self-actualization of teachers and this is a one-group pretest-posttest design study. Three times of surveys were carried out for seven nights and eight days including July 25 - August 1, August 1 - 8, 2009 and January 2 - 9, 2010. Before and after Maum meditation, 108 teachers in the faculty training filled out the structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS WIN 12.0. The results showed that there was a significant difference in self-esteem of the teachers between before and after Maum meditation(p=.001). The self-actualization of the teachers was also found to be significant before and after the meditation(p=.002). Maum meditation decreased the teachers' anxiety level and improved considerably the self-esteem and self-actualization level. So it is necessary to develop the self-concept questionnaire that can support the mental health promotion intervention program.

Relação da autoestima entre a percepção de saúde e aspectos sociodemográficos de idosos praticantes de exercício físico

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a percepcao de autoestima e de saude com os aspectos sociodemograficos de idosos praticantes de exercicio fisico, conforme o sexo. A amostra foi composta de 165 idosos praticantes de exercicios fisicos com idade media de 69,14 anos (DP=6,04). A autoestima foi avaliada pela escala de Rosenberg, e a percepcao de saude e os aspectos sociodemograficos, por meio de perguntas estruturadas. Utilizou-se a estatistica descritiva e testes nao parametricos, com p<0,05. Os idosos apresentaram elevada autoestima. Observou-se diferenca significativa na autoestima e na percepcao de saude entre as mulheres idosas e homens idosos. Conclui-se que as mulheres idosas com percepcao positiva do estado de saude e os homens de idade igual ou superior a 70 anos, praticantes de exercicio fisico, apresentaram maior autoestima.

Continuo de conductas alimentarias de riesgo en adolescentes de México

Determine the relationship between the variables of self-esteem (SE), body dissatisfaction (BD), and body mass index (BMI) in a continuum of risky eating behaviors (REB) that ranges from normal behavior to the risk of eating disorders (ED), thus facilitating early detection of adolescents with ED symptomatology and the degree to which such variables have an influence.A total of 1 982 young women aged 15-19 were selected through stratified random sampling. Self-esteem (Pope, McHale, and Craighead scale), body dissatisfaction (Stunkard's Figure Rating Scale), and body mass index were measured. A brief REB questionnaire was administered. Three categories of REB were defined: no risk, moderate risk, and high risk. A multiple regression analysis was performed.A direct relationship was found between risk of REB and BD, with significant differences between the groups (P < 0.001): no risk (83.6% of sample), 54.1% had BD; moderate risk (11.9% of sample), 84.8% had BD; and high risk (4.5% of sample), 89.9% had BD. There were significant differences in SE and BMI only between the group with no risk and each of the risk groups. Self-esteem played a role in predicting REB in all the regression models evaluated, whereas BMI did not.It is essential to identify adolescents at moderate risk of REB who have prodromic features of ED such as low SE and BD. When these features occur simultaneously, they can mediate a negative effect of BMI on REB.

Multiple Goals Perspective in Adolescent Students With Learning Difficulties

In the present work, the hypothesis of the existence of diverse motivational profiles in students with learning difficulties (LD) and the differential implications for intervention in the classroom are analyzed. Various assessment scales (academic goals, self-concept, and causal attributions) were administered to a sample of 259 students with LD, ages 8 to 15 years, in Spain. The data obtained were analyzed through (a) cluster analysis to study this hypothesis and (b) MANOVAs to determine the extent to which such profiles were accompanied by significant differences in self-esteem and causal attribution patterns. The results revealed four different motivational profiles and significantly different levels of self-esteem and causal attribution process.

Comparing the psychological well-being level of the students of Shiraz Payame Noor University in view of demographic and academic performance variables

The purpose of this study was investigated the relationship between psychological wellbeing, academic performance and demographic variable, For do in this study, 500 students from Payam-e-Noor University of Shiraz were asked to complete the psychological wellbeing questionnaire.The result of study revealed: psychological related positively to academic performance. ANOVA analyzed that it differs in sex, course study and marital status. There are significant differences in self esteem, positive relation and mastery environmental with psychology wellbeing.

Self esteem and student participation in the activities of physical education and sport at high school education in Algeria Hechaichi Abdelouaheb &amp; Yaqub Al Eid

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the difference between high school female and male students regarding participation in the lessons of physical education and self-esteem. The sample of this study comprised 305 students (136 males, 169 females). The Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and the Fox and Corbin physical self perception profile were administered to them. Results of the study revealed significant differences in self-esteem, particularly in physical self-esteem between students with high participation and students with low participation in physical education, as well as gender differences in self-esteem especially among students with low participation in the lesson of physical education. Results also demonstrated that the participation of female students in the lesson of physical education was not affected by the self esteem level.

Self esteem and student participation in the activities of physical education and sport at high school education in Algeria Hechaichi Abdelouaheb &amp; Yaqub Al Eid

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the difference between high school female and male students regarding participation in the lessons of physical education and self-esteem. The sample of this study comprised 305 students (136 males, 169 females). The Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and the Fox and Corbin physical self perception profile were administered to them. Results of the study revealed significant differences in self-esteem, particularly in physical self-esteem between students with high participation and students with low participation in physical education, as well as gender differences in self-esteem especially among students with low participation in the lesson of physical education. Results also demonstrated that the participation of female students in the lesson of physical education was not affected by the self esteem level.

Comparison of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Behavior Problems between Children of Short and Normal Stature

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of body image, self-esteem, and behavior problems comparing children of short stature and children of normal height, and to enhance growth development through early detection of social or emotional problems in children of short stature. Methods: The data were collected from June 2 to September 25, 2008. The participants were 38 children who were diagnosed with short stature and their mothers and 38 children of age appropriate stature and their mothers selected from 311 elementary students in D city. The participants were matched by using propensity analysis for controlling confounding variables. Sapiro-Wilk test, t-test, Wilcoxon test, and Pearson correlation coefficients with SPSS/WIN 14.0 program were used to analyze the data. Results: There were significant differences in body image and behavior problems between children of short stature and children of age appropriate stature. There was no significant difference in self-esteem between the two groups. Positive correlation was found between body image and self-esteem. In children of age appropriate stature, a negative correlation was found between body image and behavior problems. Conclusion: A specialized program which focuses on behavior problems, body image, and selfesteem should be developed to help children of short stature in school-based settings.

Changes in Psychosocial Factors and Physical Activity Frequency Among Third‐ to Eighth‐Grade Girls Who Participated in a Developmentally Focused Youth Sport Program: A Preliminary Study

Despite the numerous physiological, psychological, and academic benefits of physical activity (PA), declines in PA levels among girls have been observed over the last decade. The purpose of this preliminary study was to assess the short-term changes pertaining to Girls on the Run and Girls on Track developmentally focused youth sport programs (DYS) on global self-esteem, body image, commitment to PA, and PA frequency. This preliminary study employed a nonexperimental, one-group, pre- and postintervention study design using a 29-item paper-and-pencil assessment tool (n = 1034). Paired sample t-tests from pre- to postintervention revealed statistically significant differences in self-esteem (p < .001), body size satisfaction (p < .001), and vigorous PA frequency (p < .001). Stratification by the number of times participating in the intervention revealed the greatest changes at first participation followed with continued improvements in self-esteem (p = .013) and body size satisfaction (p < .001) for those participating in a second time. Age differences were also observed between participants </=10 years old and 11-15 years; in that significant improvements in commitment to PA (p = .003) were observed for the older girls. Findings suggest DYS programs Girls on the Run and Girls on Track may produce beneficial changes in self-esteem, body size satisfaction, PA commitment, and PA frequency. Although the findings from the current report are preliminary, they suggest that DYS programs designed exclusively for girls may provide the necessary framework to promote PA to achieve the numerous associated benefits.

Relationship of Self-esteem, Meaning in Life, and Spiritual Well-being in Middle School Students

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among self-esteem, meaning in life, and spiritual well-being in middle school students. Methods: The research design was a descriptive correlational survey involving 405 middle school students in grades 1 to 3 in S city, K city, and C city. Data were collected from March to May 2008 using questionnaires. Means with standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Duncan post-hoc test, and Pearson correlation coefficients were used to analyze the data. Results: According to general characteristics of the students, there were statistically significant differences in self-esteem for gender, grade, and region, in meaning in life, there were significant differences for grade, gender, and region, and in spiritual well-being, there were statistically significant differences for gender, religion, and region. There were significant correlations between self-esteem and meaning in life, between self-esteem and spiritual well-being, and between meaning in life and spiritual well-being. Conclusion: Self-esteem, meaning in life, and spiritual well-being should be considered as important factors for healthy development in the middle school period. These three variables should be considered as the main content for self-development programs for middle school students.

비만도 수준이 고등학생의 신체상과 자아존중감에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was investigate the effect of the level of BMI on body image and self-esteem of an high school students. The subjects of this study consisted of 657(male=377, female=280) high school students. The used instruments were the Song(2002) for measuring body image and the Kim et al.(2000) for measuring self-esteem. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, correlation analysis and Multiregression analysis as a statistical method. The result of this study was as follows. First, among the subscales of body imaeg, the difference according to gender is that overall appearance evaluation of a schoolboys was significantly higher than that of a schoolgirls. But, social dependence and height dissatisfaction of a schoolgirls were significantly higher than that of a schoolboys. And there wase significant difference according to the level of BMI among attention to grooming, overall appearance evaluation, health/fitness evaluation, social dependence. Second, there was no significant difference in self-esteem according to gender and the level of BMI, Third, All of the subscales of body image had an effect on self-esteem.

Family Characteristics as Correlates of Self Esteem among Young Adults

This study investigated the family characteristics as the correlates of self esteem among young adults. Three hypotheses were postulated to give direction to the study. The participants for the study consisted of two hundred students randomly selected from tertiary institutions in Ogun state. The instruments used for data collection were Rosenberg's (1965) Self Esteem Scale and Personal Data Card constructed by the researchers. The data collected were analyzed with one- way analysis of variance and independent t-test statistical techniques. The results of the analysis showed that there is a significant difference in self esteem of young adults with respect to their ordinal position. Young adults self esteem have no linkage with size of the family and there is a significant gender difference in young adults self esteem. On the basis of the results, it was recommended among others that preferential treatment should be avoided by parents in the course of relating with their children. Keywords : Self Esteem; Birth Order; Family Size. International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 4 (1) 2008: pp. 17-25