Pursuing higher education is a challenging journey. University students are expected to be more active and independent in the learning process, and to possess critical and creative thinking skills in completing academic tasks. This study aims to examine t

Yulita Anggelia; Ira Adelina; Priska Analya

doi:10.55227/ijhess.v5i5.2164

Authors

Yulita Anggelia Satu University
Ira Adelina Psychology / Faculty of Psychology, Maranatha
Priska Analya Psychology / Faculty of Psychology, Maranatha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v5i5.2164

Abstract

Pursuing higher education is a challenging journey that requires students to be active, independent, and capable of critical and creative thinking. This study aims to examine the influence of self-esteem on students’ mental toughness. A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving 73 university students in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The results showed that self-esteem has a significant positive relationship with mental toughness (r = 0.699, p < .001), indicating a strong correlation. Furthermore, self-esteem significantly predicts mental toughness, accounting for 48.9% of the variance (R² = .489). These findings suggest that higher levels of self-esteem are associated with higher mental toughness. This study highlights the importance of self-esteem as a key psychological factor in enhancing students’ resilience in academic contexts

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