TO ASSESS SELF-ESTEEM LEVELS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Background: Self-esteem is a core psychological construct that reflects an individual’s overall subjective evaluation of their own worth. It plays a critical role in shaping mental health, motivation, interpersonal relationships, and academic achievement

Objectives: To assess the level of self-esteem and identify socio-demographic factors associated with self-esteem among nursing students

Methods: A cross-sectional research design was selected and conducted with 121 undergraduate students of nursing students at Jesus and Mary Institute of Nursing and St. James Institute of Nursing Karachi. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) validated questionnaires was used to collect data.

Results: The study findings showed that   (33.1%) nursing students had normal self-esteem levels, and (66.9%) had low self-esteem. Analysis of Self-esteem about socio-demographic variables revealed an insignificant association with age, gender, residence, academic level, job status and substance use. No statistically significant relationship was found between self-esteem levels and age. (r = 0.005; n = 121; p-value=0.957)

Conclusion: The findings of the current study indicate that the majority of nursing students exhibited low levels of self-esteem. There were no significant differences in self-esteem scores between junior and senior nursing students. Additionally, socio-demographic variables such as gender, academic year, residence, job status, and substance abuse status did not significantly affect self-esteem levels. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions to enhance the self-esteem of nursing students, recognizing their crucial role as the future of the nursing profession.