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Title: STUDYING THE EFFECT OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Junaid Ahsan, Romana Ayub , Sidra Irfan, Natasha Junaid, Nasra Nawaz
Journal: Pakistan medical students research journal (Online)
Year: 2024
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Language: en
Objective:
To examine the impact of self-esteem, social support, and academic performance of male and female undergraduate medical students
Materials and methods:
A correlational study was conducted among students at Khyber Girls Medical College, utilizing various instruments and scales to achieve the study's objectives.
Results:
The frequency of males and females was equal in the study, while variables such as self-esteem and academic performance showed a weak correlation with academic performance. On the other hand, social support showed a strong positive correlation with academic performance.
Conclusion:
Self-esteem and social support are highly individual phenomena, with social support playing a key role in enhancing academic performance.
Keywords: Self-Esteem, Social Support, Academic Achievement, Undergraduate Medical Students
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