A Study on the Relation between Stress Factors and Self-esteem of Male Middle School Students
Purpose: This study was to investigate middle school students' stress levels and the relation between their stress factors and self-esteem. Methods: Data w...
A Study on the Relation between Stress Factors and Self-esteem of Male Middle School Students
Purpose: This study was to investigate middle school students' stress levels and the relation between their stress factors and self-esteem. Methods: Data were collect from 316 students, and analyzed using SPSS 11.5 for Windows. Results: Students satisfied with their school life were more likely to have less stress from 'study', 'school life' and 'family', and those satisfied with their relationship with the teacher had less stress from 'teacher', 'recreation' and 'school life'. Higher self-esteem was, the lower stress was.
Conclusion : It is necessary to provide more supportive environment in school, and to find out ways to reduce students' stress by enhancing self-esteem. In addition, students and their teachers need to be encouraged to build a warm relationship based on trust.