Self Esteem And Academic Performance Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Punjab District Attock

Abstract

The study was aimed at “Self esteem and academic performance of students in public secondary schools in punjab district, Attock” The main objectives of the study were, 1. To investigate the effects of self esteem on academic performance of secondary school students, 2. Establish the effect of gender on self esteem and academic performance of secondary school students, 3. Establish the effect of age on self esteem and academic performance of the secondary school students. Descriptive survey research method was used to satisfy these objectives of the study. Researchers used structured and open ended questionnaire. Questionnaire consists of items related to school factors and also on the feelings and perceptions about their self esteem and academic performance. The result showed that the teachers, peers and co curricular activities as well as parental background have an influence on self esteem and academic performance. The findings of the study have revealed that: i) most of the students 60%who performed well felt proud of their performance and always felt like showing them to others. ii) as far as age is concerned, the findings show that 52% of the students interviewed had attained 16 years and above iii) more girls 30% than boys  26%  aspired to obtain a first degree. The findings presented herewith seem to suggest that age and gender have influence on self-esteem and in turn academic performance of the students