STUDYING THE EFFECT OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

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