ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANXIETY, SELF-ESTEEM, OPTIMISM, AND PESSIMISM IN KUWAITI STUDENTS

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freih Owayed El-Anzi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Education College ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between academic achievement and the following variables: anxiety, self-esteem, optimism, and pessimism. The sample consisted of 400 male and female students in the Basic Education College in Kuwait. The salient findings of the investigation were the significant positive correlation between academic achievement and both optimism and self-esteem – whereas the correlations were negative between academic achievement and both anxiety and pessimism.

scholarly journals Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement: The Relationship and Gender Differences of Malaysian University Undergraduates

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Frankie Subon ◽  
Norseha Unin ◽  
Nor Hafisah Binti Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Test Result

A positive correlation between self-esteem and academic achievement is often noted in the literature on educational psychology. As such, self-esteem and academic achievement are often inter-related. Additionally, gender is believed to have an impact on an individual’s self-esteem and varied disparities are found in self-esteem level between genders. The relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement among undergraduates in Malaysia, is still understudied and the lack of literature necessitates an empirical study. Hence, this study explored the relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement among undergraduates of a private university in Malaysia. Also, it investigated if there is any significant difference in self-esteem and academic achievement between genders. A convenience sampling method was employed on 60 male and 60 female undergraduates of TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) program. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Questionnaire was utilized to obtain the data on the participants’ self-esteem and their Grade Point Average (GPA). Data analysis using Spearman’s rho correlation revealed a significant relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement. Based on the Chi-square test result, a significant difference in academic achievement between male and female students was established. However, the independent t-test result revealed an absence of significant difference in self-esteem between male and female students. The findings demonstrate essential implications for students, counselors, and educators, and suggest relevant recommendations for future research. A larger sample size should be employed, and other important demographic variables should be explored to examine more in-depth into this interesting field of study.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement of Male and Female Students at University Level in Pakistan: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 154-161
Author(s):  
Sadaf Tariq ◽  
Sumaera Mahmood . ◽  
Sarwat Mubeen .
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Personal Interest ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
University Level ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Psychologists and educators believe motivation as a significant factor that has an effect on student learning and accomplishment. It is a general argument that suitable motivational orientations make learning easy while unsuitable ones obstruct it. Intrinsic motivation is a kind of motivation that approach from individual factors within a person rather than merely from some outside motives. Intrinsic motivation shows learners commitment in learning for its personal interest. In Pakistan, perhaps little research has yet been done in this field. The study was conducted to find the relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic achievement of students at university level in province Punjab, Pakistan. The main objectives of study were, to finds out profiles of students with respect to intrinsic motivation and academic achievement, to find out difference among male and female students on intrinsic motivation and academic achievement. The population of the study comprised of 600 male and female students studying in universities of Punjab, Pakistan. The sample consisted of 300 male and 300 female students of universities selected through multistage sampling procedure. In order to measure intrinsic motivation of students, an adapted version of Harter’s (1981) intrinsic motivation scale was used. Academic achievement of students was measured through their university results. The scores on each variable were calculated and summarized through mean and standard deviation scores. The significance of difference between mean scores of male and female and BA and B.Sc students on the study variables were calculated by t-test (two-tailed). The relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic achievement was computed by using Person ‘r’. The results of the study revealed no gender difference. Both male and female were found to be equal in intrinsic motivation and academic achievement.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL AND PEER ATTACHMENT ON SELF-ESTEEM AT LATE ADOLESCENCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 195-199
Author(s):  
Migena Kecaj ◽  
Edmond Rapti ◽  
Aigars Andersons
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Late Adolescence ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Peer Attachment ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

The present study investigates the relationship between parent and peer attachment bonds on the development of self-esteem during late adolescence. The sample was randomly selected. Data was collected from 387 participants including 166 male and 221 female students from seven high schools of the Shkoder Municipality in Albania. A self-developed Demographic Questionnaire, Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (Armsden & Greenberg, 1987) and Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) were administered. A Pearson Correlation and Independent sample t-test were applied. Specific attention is focused on the assessment of attachment in adolescence. The results show the existence of a significant positive correlation between parental/peer attachment and self-esteem. Concerning gender differences during late adolescence, females showed higher attachment with parents and peers than males, but there were no gender differences in self-esteem. This research enables us to develop new insight into the importance of parent and peer attachment for a healthy adolescence.

Reading Skills, Auditory Comprehension of Language, and Academic Achievement

1978 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Honor Burrows ◽  
Della Neyland
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Reading Readiness ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Auditory Comprehension ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Readiness Skills ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between scores made by kindergarten children on a test of reading readiness skills and tests of auditory reception of language, and between their scores on a test of academic achievement and tests of auditory reception of language. There was a significant positive correlation between all tests compared.

scholarly journals Use of Head Circumference as a Predictor of Height of Individual

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
DI Mansur ◽  
MK Haque ◽  
K Sharma ◽  
DK Mehta ◽  
R Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Anthropology ◽  
Head Circumference ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Legal Cases ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Relationship

Background Establishing personal identity is one of the main concerns in forensic investigations. In forensic anthropology, estimation of height from head circumference has a significant role in establishing personal identity.Objective The objective of the present study was an attempt to understand the relationship between height and head circumference of an individual and to derive regression formulae to estimate the height from the head circumference.Method The present study consisted of 440 (258 male and 182 female) students of age group 17 to 25 years studying in Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal during the period from November 2012 to October 2013. Height and head circumference of an individual were measured in centimeter. Data were analyzed by using statistical software SPSS-16Result The findings of the present study were significant correlation between height and head circumference (r = 0.443, p < 0.01 for male, r = 0.302, p<0.01 for female, and r = 0. 398, p < 0.01 for combined (male and female). The regression equation for height and head circumference was found to be Y = 1.734X + 70.36 (R2 = 0.196) for male, Y = 0.916X + 106.8 (R2 = 0.091) for female, and Y = 1.648 X + 71.69 (R2 = 0.158) for combined (male and female), where Y is the height of Individual and X is the Head Circumference.Conclusion Head circumference showed highly significant positive correlation with individual’s height. Therefore, the present study will help in medico-legal cases in establishing the identity of an individual and this would also be useful for Anatomists and Anthropologists.Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.12(2) 2014: 89-92

scholarly journals Pola Asuh Demokratis dan Kecerdasan Emosional dengan Prestasi Belajar Siswa-Siswi SMP Bilingual

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sesanti Rahayu ◽  
Fabiola Hendrati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Parenting Scale ◽  
Distributed Measurement ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to analyze the relationship tendency democraticparenting and emotional intelligence and academic achievement Bilingual juniorstudents. Subject reaserch are 124 male and female students grade 7 juniorBilingual tepadu Junwangi-Krian. The implementation of data collection is done injunior high school student and Bilingual Integrated. Distributed measurement scaleconsists of two questionnaires: 1) Democracy parenting scale, 2) emotionalintelligence scale. The result show F regression = 2.898 de-ngan p = 0.059 (p>0.05) , this means that there is no significant relationship between democraticparenting and emotional maturity with Academic Achievement.Keywords : learning achievement, parenting Democracy, emotional intelligence

scholarly journals A Correlational study of Personality Traits, Self-esteem and Desire for Fame in TikTok Makers

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Ayesha Batool
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Correlational Study ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Big Cities ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study was undertaken to (i) identify the relationship among personality traits, self-esteem and desire for fame and (ii) to explore the relationship of personality traits and self-esteem in prediction of desire for fame in TikTok makers. The sample was recruited through the snowball technique and consisted of 200 TikTok makers of Pakistan. The following internationally standardized scales were used: The Big Five Inventory, The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (1965) and The Desire for Fame Scale. A significant positive correlation was found between (1) openness, (2) extroversion, (3) agreeableness, (4) conscientiousness, (5) self-esteem and (6) desire for fame. Additionally, neuroticism correlated negatively with the six mentioned variables; and self-esteem significantly predicted desire for fame. Females scored higher in extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and self-esteem; whereas males scored higher in neuroticism. Also, higher levels of self-esteem and desire for fame were found in those who had increased frequency of making TikTok videos and those who belonged to big cities. In conclusion, personality traits, self-esteem and desire for fame significantly correlate with each other in TikTok makers. Researchers, social media activists, students, psychologists, and counselors can benefit from the findings of study. Keywords: Personality Traits, Self-esteem, Desire for Fame, TikTok Makers.

Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Drug Use

1992 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 896-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas N. Taylor ◽  
Jose Del Pilar
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Nonclinical Sample ◽  
The Relationship

This pilot study evaluated the relationship between self-esteem, anxiety, and drug use in a nonclinical sample of 30 men, ages 16 to 43 years, who completed and returned inventories on self-esteem, trait anxiety, and drug use which they had received by mail. Analysis showed a significant negative correlation between self-esteem and drug use and a significant positive correlation between trait anxiety and drug use. Also, a significant negative correlation was found between self-esteem and trait anxiety. Implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Locus of Control and Self Esteem as Correlates of Secondary School Students Academic Achievement in English Language in Anambra State

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
L. I. Akunne ◽  
A. N. Anyamene
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

Aims: The failure rate in English language subjects as consistently been recorded in major examinations in the country makes it a worrisome situation. This is such that the schools are gradually losing its reputation which could likely result in loss of confidence in the students. Hence, this study aims at determining the relationship among locus of control, self-esteem and secondary school students’ academic achievement in English language. Study Design: The study adopted the correlation design. Place and Duration of Study: 920 senior secondary school II students from Anambra State of Nigeria, between August 2019 and January 2021. Methodology: This study on locus of control and self-esteem as correlates of secondary school students academic achievement adopted the correlational research design, a correlational research design seeks to establish relationship between two or more variables as well as indicates the direction and magnitude of the relationship between the variables The sample for the study was 920 senior secondary schools students drawn using the multi-stage sampling technique. Locus of control scale developed by Asthon Trice, revalidated by Osuji and Self-Esteem scale developed by Dr Morris Rosenberg were used in data collection. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (r) was used in answering the research questions while t-test for correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used in testing the null hypothesis. Results: There is a moderate positive correlation between locus of control and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language (r = .469, n = 920), there is a high positive correlation between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language (r = .602, n = 920). The hypotheses tested show that that the t-calculated value is greater than the t-critical value at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected. This shows that the relationship between locus of control and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language is statistically significant (t-cal. = 24.03, t-crit. = 1.960), that the t-calculated value is greater than the t-critical value at 0.05 level of significance hence the null hypothesis is rejected. This shows that the relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language is statistically significant (t-cal. = 34.11, t-crit. = 1.960). At 0.05 level of significance, locus of control and self-esteem added statistically to the prediction of secondary school students’ academic achievement in English language. Conclusion: There is a high positive correlation between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language. There is a significant relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language. Furthermore, there is a high positive correlation between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language. The relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement of secondary school students in English language is statistically significant. Locus of control, and self-esteem added statistically to the prediction of secondary school students’ academic achievement in English language. This implies that there is need for schools to initiate and implement procedures in order to help improve the quality and consistency in the outcome of academic achievement of students in English language which is a core subject at the secondary education level.

scholarly journals Self-Regulated Learning and Prestasi Akademik Siswa Program Akselerasi Berdasarkan Jenis Kelamin

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Accelerated Program ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
The Difference

The study aimed to examine the correlation between self-regulated learning (SRL) and academic achievement; examine the correlation between cognitive, motivational, and behavioral regulations on academic achievement; and examine the difference of SRL level and academic achievement on male and female students of accelerated program in Senior High School of Malang. To analyze the data correlation of Pearson, multiple regression and t-test were applied. The findings revealed that 1) there was a significant positive correlation between SRL and academic achievement (r=.777); 2) there was a significant correlation between motivational and behavioral regulations and academic achievement, and 3) there was no significant difference between SRL level and academic achievement on male and female students on an accelerated program.

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