The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Mental Health Among Students of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Guidance and Counseling Study Program, Tadulako University

Abstract

This study aims to determine the level of self-esteem among students, describe the condition of students’ mental health, and analyze the relationship between self-esteem and mental health among students of the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Tadulako University. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design, using a survey method through questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis techniques included descriptive analysis and Pearson Product Moment correlation test. The results showed that students’ self-esteem levels were in the moderate to high category, while their mental health condition was relatively good, although some students still experienced psychological problems. The Pearson correlation test revealed a significant relationship between self-esteem and mental health, with a correlation coefficient (r) of -0.665 and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), as well as a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.442, indicating a contribution of 44.2%. The study concludes that there is a significant relationship between self-esteem and mental health among students, where higher self-esteem is associated with lower levels of mental health problems.