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Relationship of Self-esteem and Adjustment in Traditional University Students

Authors :
Hadia Serwat Pasha
Seema Munaf
Source :
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 84:999-1004
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2013.

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between the various dimensions of self-esteem and five domains of adjustment of traditional university freshmen (N=83) in the first semester of their Masters program. Bivariate correlational analysis indicated a positive relationship of global self-esteem with over-all adjustment, as well as with other areas of adjustment, with the highest correlation being with academic adjustment. The self-esteem variables of competence, lovability, personal power, moral self-approval and body functioning were found to be significantly related to all the areas of adjust ment. Likability, body appearance and defensive self-enhancement were significantly related to some but not all adjustment areas. Self-control and identity integration were not significantly related to any of the areas of adjustment. The importance of understanding the multidimensional aspects of self-esteem and adjustment to design effective measures of counselling and guidance is discussed.

Details

ISSN :
18770428
Volume :
84
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3dc9b5a9c39fc8f839f7bcab86ccdc98