Self-Esteem, Academic Engagement and Fatigue among Undergraduates: Assessing the Role of School Support
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FED.2024.12.25.05Keywords:
Academic commitment, Academic exhaustion, School endorsement, Self-confidence, StudentsAbstract
The academic success or failure of students is influenced by various factors, including psychological elements like self-esteem, academic engagement, and academic fatigue. There is anecdotal evidence to suggest that the support from schools plays a crucial role in shaping these psychological aspects in students. The proposed study examined this contention through quantitative survey research using 314 university students selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques from two Nigerian public universities. Google Forms were used to survey the sampled respondents' views on the role of school support in self-esteem, academic engagement, and academic fatigue using the "School Support and Undergraduates' Self-esteem, Academic Engagement, and Fatigue Questionnaire." The data obtained for the study were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency counts and percentages), correlation, and regression analysis at a 5% significance level. The results indicate that high school support for undergraduates positively predicts their self-esteem, academic engagement, and academic fatigue. These findings underscore the effectiveness of diverse school support mechanisms, particularly within the university context, in fostering a positive and productive academic environment for undergraduates. Such support enhances students' self-esteem and academic engagement while significantly reducing academic fatigue. Consequently, expanding the availability and accessibility of university support services would promote self-esteem and academic engagement while alleviating levels of fatigue among undergraduates. This study holds practical importance for the Nigerian university system and other institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the critical role of school support in improving students’ academic outcomes. Recommendations are provided.
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