The study results of the self-esteem of an adolescent students using the Rosenberg’s method
- VernacularTitle:Өсвөр насны сурагчдын өөрийн үнэлэмжийг Розенбергийн аргаар судалсан дүн
- Author:
Delgermaa E
1
;
Sarantuyaa D
2
;
Byambajargal D
1
;
Shinedolgor Ts
2
Author Information
1. Ach Medical University
2. University of Sociology and Psychology
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
High self-esteem;
Low self-esteem;
Rosenberg's Self-Esteem scale;
Self esteem;
The standard score of self-esteem
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2025;214(4):47-53
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:According to global estimates, one in seven adolescents aged 10–19 (14%) experiences
mental health issues, most of which remain undiagnosed and untreated. Self-esteem is
closely associated with adolescent mental health, affecting their academic performance,
relationships, and emotional well-being.
Objective:This study aimed to assess the self-esteem levels of middle school students using Rosenberg's
Self-Esteem scale (RSES).
Material and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 154 students from grades 6 to 9 in a general
education school in Ulaanbaatar. The Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem scale which has a standard
mean score of approximately 22, was used for assessment. Scores below ≤14 indicate low
self-esteem, scores between 15–25 indicate average self-esteem, scores under ≥26 indicate
high self-esteem. The Ethics committee of the University of Sociology and Psychology
approved this study. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS-23, applying
frequencies, descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, one-sample T-tests to compare the mean
score with the standard value, one-way ANOVA to examine differences between groups, and
correlation analysis. Statistical significance was considered at p≤0.05.
Results:The students mean self-esteem score was 17.8 (SD±4.42), significantly lower than the
standard score of 22 (p<0.001), supporting our hypothesis. Statistically significant differences
in self-esteem were found between grades 6, 8, and 9 (p<0.05), while no significant differences
were observed by gender or age (p>0.05). Among the participants, 24.7% (n=38) had low
self-esteem (score ≤14), 72.1% (n=111) had average self-esteem (scores 15–25), and only
3.2% (n=5) demonstrated high self-esteem (score ≥26).
Conclusion:The self-esteem of middle school students was significantly lower than the standard average. Nearly one in four students demonstrated low self-esteem, suggesting the need for early
interventions to support the mental well-being of adolescents.
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