Unleashing the Power of Ideal Self
Exploring its Impact on Collective Self-Esteem among University Students
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https://doi.org/10.46422/jhss.v15i2.304Keywords:
Ideal Self, Collective Self-Esteem, University StudentsAbstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of Ideal Self (IS) on collective self-esteem (CSE) among university students at University of Swabi. The study also explores gender-based distinctions, family systems, and areas of residence as well as socio-economic status among study variables. The main hypotheses of the research suggest that Ideal Self positively affects collective self esteem among students, male students at University of Swabi will have higher CSE compared to female students, and lower-class students will have higher collective self-esteem than middle and upper-class students. Data was gathered from a random sample of 200 students in the University of Swabi's faculty of social sciences using a survey study design including an equal number of men and women participants. Data were collected using established scales, including the Ideal Self Scale (IS) questionnaire and the Collective Self Esteem (CSE) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using statistical tools in SPSS, including normality checks, Pearson correlation analysis, descriptive statistics, Independent sample t tests for gender differences, and an ANOVA for socioeconomic status differences. The results may have implications for educational institutions in supporting students' Ideal Self and fostering a positive collective self-esteem environment.
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