The Relationship Between Perceptions of Social Support and Self-Esteem in University Graduates

This study investigated the socioemotional correlates of academic grit among undergraduate students in public universities in Abia State. The study adopted a correlation design. Three research questions and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised all the 53, 479 undergraduate students registered for the 2022/2023 academic session. A sample size of 540 was selected for the study using multi- stage sampling technique. Instruments used to collect data were adapted versions of the standardised Coleman’s Emotional Intelligence Scale; General Self-efficacy Scale; Cohen’s Interpersonal Support Evaluation Inventory; and Duckworth’s Short Grit Scale. The reliability of the instruments was calculated using the Cronbach Alpha technique. The computation yielded coefficients of 0.92, 0.88, 0.79 and 0.81 for the Emotional Intelligence Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Social Support Scale and Short Grit Scale, respectively. Face and content validation was done by 3 experts, 2 from the Department of Psychology and 1 from the Department of Psychological Foundations, University of Uyo. Data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS:27. The Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation was used to answer the research questions while simple linear regression was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed the following; that some of the socioemotional variables had significant associations with academic grit of the respondents. Thus, emotional intelligence had a strong association B = 0.91 (p < 0.05) with academic grit. Self-efficacy also predicted academic grit B = 0.83 (p < 0.05). However, social support had no significant association with academic grit B = -0.08 (p < 0.05), among university undergraduates in Abia State. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that intervention programmes should be designed to improve the mental well-being of students and peer mentorship programmes should be encouraged at the tertiary level of education to help instill grit among undergraduate students.

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The Effect of Perceived Social Support on Self-Esteem and Well-Being Among the General Population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Haddad,

Alomar,

Alleft

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Introduction Perceived social support refers to the subjective assessment of the extent to which an individual feels supported by others. It is a crucial factor that affects a person's mental health, as well as poor self-esteem, which is a common psychiatric complaint correlated with low perceived social support. As the field expands, a better understanding of the correlation between these factors and mental health is important. Aim This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived social support, self-esteem, and well-being among the general population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and methods This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population using an online survey. The survey comprised 39 questions, including a validated Arabic version of the Perceived Social Support (PSS) scale, a validated Arabic version of the Self-Esteem Scale, and the Well-Being Scale. Results Of the 405 surveyed participants, 277 (68.4%) were female, and 217 (53.6%) were between 18 and 25 years old. A total of 254 (62.7%) had high PSS. However, 328 (81.0%) had low self-esteem, and 236 (58.3%) had poor well-being. There was a significant association between PSS and both self-esteem and well-being. Females, those with higher monthly incomes, and those with good well-being were less likely to have low to moderate PSS levels. Additionally, being married and engaging in physical activity were significant predictors of low self-esteem. Conclusion Although most of the population demonstrated high PSS, the results for self-esteem and well-being were less than desired. PSS significantly influenced psychological well-being but not self-esteem. Further evidence suggests that male participants with lower monthly incomes may need more social support than others. More research is needed to determine the influence of PSS on self-esteem and well-being among the general population in this region.

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The Relationship Between Perceptions of Social Support and Self-Esteem in University Graduates

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The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction: A Study on Youth

The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in the Relationship Between Perceived Family Social Support and Life Satisfaction: A Study on Youth

Socioemotional Correlates of Academic Grit among University Undergraduates in Abia State, Nigeria

The Effect of Perceived Social Support on Self-Esteem and Well-Being Among the General Population of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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