Author/Authors :
Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Mehdi Department of Public Health - School of Health - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah , Rahimi, Hooman Department of English language and Literature - Faculty of Language and Humanities - Razi University, Kermanshah , Karami Matin, Behzad Department of Public Health - School of Health - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah , Jalilian, Farzad Department of Health Education - School of Health - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah
Abstract :
Self-esteem is one of the most important psychological determinants. This study aimed to determine the level of self-esteem and its
association with academic achievement among students of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS). This cross-sectional
study was carried out among 300 students in KUMS in 2016. The sample population was selected using probability proportionalto-
size method in all faculties. Participants filled out a self-reporting questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 with
t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation statistical tests at 95% significant level. We found that MD students had higher selfesteem
(P < 0.017). There was a significant relationship between mother’s education level and self-esteem (P < 0.001). In addition,
self-esteem was significantly correlated with academic achievement (r = 0.292). From our results, it appears that planning psychological
interventions to increase levels of self-esteem may be useful in promoting academic achievement.
Keywords :
Self-Esteem , Academic Achievement , Medical Sciences , Students
