Self Esteem: Georgia Southern University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to access the self esteem of the Georgia

Southern University Student body. Self esteems is a controversial topic

and questions pertaining to it my not yield an honest response. The

research design used was a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental,

one-shot study in which the 14-question survey measured the self esteem

of the Georgia Southern University student body (n=165).

Background

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to access the self esteem of the student body of Georgia Southern Campus

Sub-Purposes:To determine if age affects the attitudes towards their self esteem

To explore how gender affects the attitudes towards their self esteem

Evaluate their peers opinions effects on their self esteem

To explore the amount of students who are confident in their appearance versus students who aren’t.

MethodsThe research method for the study was quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, one-shot study (n=165).

Sampling methodology conducted in this research was non-probability, sample of convenience.

The target population for this research was community residents 18 years and older.

Data collection was conducted on Georgia Southern University campus.

Consensual Content Validity was established for the instrument (cite source)Internal Consistency Reliability was determined by Cronbach Alpha of 0.87.

Results

Conclusion/Recommendations

Self Esteem research is a controversial topic and is hard to positively test because we can not access the accuracy of their answers. Self Esteem is defined in many ways ; defined as a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value and confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs (for example, "I am competent," "I am worthy") and emotions such as triumph, despair, pride and shame (Wikipedia 2015). Self-esteem is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be stable and enduring (Psychology Glossary 2015). The need for self-esteem plays an important role in psychologist Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which depicts self-esteem as one of the basic human motivations (Psychology Glossary 2015).  there are a number of different factors that can influence self-esteem. Genetic factors that help shape overall personality can play a role, but it is often our experiences that form the basis for overall self-esteem. Those who consistently receive overly critical or negative assessments from caregivers, family members, and friends, for example, will likely experience problems with low self-esteem (Psychology Glossary 2015).

Department of Health and Kinesiology: www.georgiasouthernhealthscience.com/departments/health-and-kinesiology

The research conducted in the college town of Bulloch County . It was found that more people exercised to stay in shape (p=78.2) along with eating health showing they are responsible for their own weight and aren’t influenced by products to lose weight. . It also showed that more than half almost all believed they were attractive and are confident in their looks (p=143). That shows that the self esteem on Georgia Southern's campus is very high. We must also keep in mind that some respondents did not answer honestly due to, not really wanting to do it, fear, and peer influencing.

Georgia Southern can start doing a better job on influencing self esteem and promoting good health showing how it can be beneficial to mind, body, and soul. The use of self esteem test could be for detecting depression . I think the most beneficial way to build self esteem should be done in earlier year such as primary schooling. Self esteem is a very huge component of being successful. Having high self esteem influences the things you do on a day to day basis and should be taken with more seriously than it is.

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