The Impact of Self-Esteem on Student’s Mental Health and Engagement in University Students in Peshawar

Abstract

The current research aimed to examine the impact of self-esteem on students' mental health and academic engagement and also the correlation between self-esteem and mental health indicators (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression). The sample comprised of university students from Hayatabad Peshawar including both government and private Universities. There were 75 male and 75 female university students recruited into present study. Data were collected through the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale (Rosenberg, 1965), DASS-21 (lovibond & lovibond,1995) and Self Engagement Scale by (Joseph S. Renzulli). Data analysis aims to study the effects of self-esteem on students' mental health and school engagement. Descriptive statistics show that students generally have a high level and moderate self-esteem and varying levels of mental health stability and participation in academic activities. Correlation analyses show a weak positive link between self-esteem, mental health and student engagement. These results highlight the important role of self-esteem in academic tasks by highlighting the need for psychological health training among students and interventions that contribute to the self-discipline under educational conditions. Study demonstrates that students with high self-esteem functions as a protective factor against stress, anxiety and depression, motivating students to actively participate in activities. Self-esteem work as a coping strategy in student life.