Factors Associated with Self-esteem in College Students: A Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.53089/medula.v14i11.1412Keywords:
associated factors, college students, self-esteemAbstract
Self-esteem is a concept that everyone needs in life that includes an individual's subjective evaluation of their worth. Self
esteem can be defined as a person's perception of themselves, both positive and negative. Studies have shown that self
esteem has a tremendous impact on many important aspects of life, including relationships and job satisfaction,
employment status, physical and mental health. In the condition of students with low self-esteem, it can affect their
academic life, social life, and mental state which can cause stress to severe depression. Based on previous research, it can
be seen that there are still many students who have low self-esteem. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the various
factors that influence self-esteem in college students. In this study, researchers used the literature study method by
compiling and analyzing fourteen articles. The results of the articles that have been reviewed, concluded that there are
several factors that can affect the level of self-esteem of college students. High or low levels of self-esteem in students can
be caused by a combination of family factors such as parental attention and education, academic factors such as the
student's cumulative grade point average and other academic achievements, then social factors such as support from
friends and their college environment, and psychological factors such as stress and depression.
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