Impact Of Parental Education On Student Self-Esteem
Keywords:
Parental Education, Student Self-Esteem, Mental Well-being, ANOVA, Socio-Economic Factors.Abstract
This study investigates the impact of parental education on students' self-esteem, focusing on academic, social, and emotional dimensions. The objectives include examining the correlation between parental education levels and self-esteem, analyzing gender differences, and testing statistical significance. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from 300 secondary school
students (aged 13–18) through Rosenberg's Self- Esteem Scale (RSES). Parental education was categorized into four levels: no formal education, high school or below, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees. The hypothesis tested whether parental education significantly affects self-esteem. ANOVA results revealed a significant positive impact (F = 28.67, p < 0.001), confirming the alternative
hypothesis. Descriptive statistics indicated higher self-esteem among students with post graduate educated parents (mean = 27.1, SD = 2.2) compared to those with no formal education (mean = 19.4, SD = 4.1). Gender analysis showed males reported slightly higher self-esteem (mean = 25.1) than females (mean = 23.7). The study concludes that higher parental education enhances students' self esteem,
emphasizing the importance of educational background in fostering emotional and social wellbeing.
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