Self-esteem and students academic achievement in selected secondary schools in Kisumu district
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Date
2011-11
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
The study set out to investigate the relationship between programmed self esteem
and students academic performance in Kisumu District, Kenya. The specific objectives
of the study were to investigate the level of self esteem among the learners, level of
academic performance and finally the relationship between self esteem and academic
performance in kisumu District. The study used a descriptive correlative survey research
design. The sample size consisted of 204 students. The methods of data collection was
self administered questionnaires. The findings revealed that self esteem has a
significant effect on students achievement. The study recommended that the teachers
can put all measures in place to improve learners’ self esteem. More teachers should be
trained and sensitized on aspects that can help them improve the learners’ self esteem.
Parents should be sensitized on the importance of participating in overseeing their
children’s self esteem
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A Thesis Presented to the faculty of Education Kampala International University
Kampala, Uganda In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelors of Education (SNE)
Keywords
Self esteem, Students, Secondary school, Academic achievement