The Relationship Between Self-esteem And Psychological Stress Among Fourth-year Middle School Students

Abstract

Abstract: An individual is the fundamental building block of any society. A selfadjusted individual is a source of renaissance and intellectual advancement. Therefore, it is incumbent upon this human being to have a sound and positive thinking about oneself and one’s community where self-esteem is considered to be the foundation of the personality. However, the individual’s pursuit of life and mental well being is hindered by various pressures that impact and alter the course of one’s life Especially noteworthy are the psychological pressures that have recently occupied a significant space in psychological research, particularly those faced by individuals in a sensitive stage, namely adolescence, due to the physiological and biological changes they undergo. Emerging from these foundational premises, it becomes evident that the subject of self-esteem and psychological stress is of significant importance during this developmental stage, which coincides with middle school education. The objective of our study is to explore the correlation between self-esteem and psychological stress among students in their fourth year of middle school. This will be achieved by addressing the following research question: Is there a correlation between self-esteem and psychological stress among fourth-year middle school students?