Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the relationship on self-esteem and academic engagement of college students in Zanzibar. The study employed correlation research design which was facilitated by only a quantitative research approach. Thus, the research used only quantitative methods to study research problems. The sample size of the study was 272 whereby Stratified sampling technique was used to obtain the sample size. The primary data was obtained through a questionnaire to gather quantitative data from NTA level 4 students. The study used SPSS software for analysis of quantitative data, then the quantitative data were presented in descriptive statistic therefore tables were used to present data. The findings of the study revealed that the level of self-esteem is 65% for Zanzibar College students whereby by male scored only 30% while females scored higher for 35%. Also the finding revealed that students are reportedly active in engaging to various academic activities, such as seminar presentations, test, group discussions and self-studying. However there was areas that required attention, such as seeking assistance, generating argument and active participation in practicum field. Lastly, on a side of relationship the study revealed that there is significant core-relationship on self-esteem and academic engagement as findings revealed majority of students engage actively in academic engagements which positively core-relate with higher level of students’ self-esteem. The study concluded that a good level of academic engagement is highly determined by higher levels of self-esteem. Therefore it was recommended that: instructors should Promote Positive Self-Perception, Encouraging positive self-talk and offer Support and Interventions of students to purposely enhance self-esteem which is determinant of good academic engagement and performance.
Keywords: Self-esteem, academic engagement, self-perception, self-evaluation support, intervention.
Title: THE RELATIONSHIP ON SELF-ESTEEM AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ZANZIBAR: A CASE OF ZANZIBAR SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND GLORIOUS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Author: Ali Suleiman Ali, Dr. Hafsa M. Mwita, Dr. Mkumbo G. Mitula
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 17-23
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Published Date: 04-October-2023
