The Relationship Between Self Esteem And Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students In Nigeria

ABSTRACTFactors that influence an individual’s self esteem and academic performance include and not limited to school environment, teachers, peers, and the hidden curriculum, as well as demographic factors such as parents’ background affect learners self esteem as well as performance. It was important to find out how these factors shape the student self esteem. The recognition of self worth of learners or the lack of it can yield an observable trait in the learners which would inspire them either to achieve or not to achieve an end in life.The specific objectives of the study sought to: invest…