Self esteem and students academic achievement in selected secondary schools in Kakamega District
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2011-08
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study set out to investigate the relationship between programmed self esteem
and students academic performance in Kakamega 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 kakamega 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 School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Educational Administration and Management
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Self esteem, Students Academic Achievement