The Association between Self-Esteem, Different Motivational Factors, and Academic Performance among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students
| dc.contributor.author | Aaron Kendall Lu Soon Hua | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-08T01:57:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | Background: Academic performance in nursing education is influenced by a range of psychological and motivational factors. Understanding how self-esteem and types of motivation affect academic performance can help educators develop more effective learning environments and support systems for nursing students. Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between academic performance, self-esteem, and different motivational factors among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among UNIMAS undergraduate nursing students using validated self-report questionnaires. Academic performance was measured using cumulative grade point average (CGPA), while self-esteem and motivation levels were assessed and categorized. Statistical analyses were performed to explore potential associations between the variables. Results: The findings showed a significant association between self-esteem and extrinsic motivation, indicating that students with higher self-esteem were more likely to be driven by external rewards and recognition. However, there was no significant association between academic performance and self-esteem, nor between academic performance and either intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. Conclusion: These results suggest that while self-esteem may influence motivational patterns, neither self-esteem nor motivation alone directly predict academic performance among nursing students. The findings highlight the complex intertwinement of psychological and educational factors in academic performance and underscore the importance of fostering internal motivation and emotional well-being in nursing education. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarhub.unimas.my/handle/123456789/306 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | |
| dc.subject | Academic performance, self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, nursing students, nursing education. | |
| dc.title | The Association between Self-Esteem, Different Motivational Factors, and Academic Performance among UNIMAS Undergraduate Nursing Students | |
| dc.type | Final Year Project |