Self-Esteem Status Among Medical Students: A Descriptive Study

The goal of this observational study is to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students of a medical college, focusing on different academic years, and various sociodemographic factors. The main questions it aims to answer are:

What is the prevalence of low, normal, and high self-esteem among medical students?

How do sociodemographic factors (age, gender, nationality, scholarship status, religion, academic year, education level of parents, occupation of parents, motivation behind choosing medicine as a career) influence self-esteem in medical students?

Since this is an observational study, there is no formal comparison group. Researchers will explore the variations in self-esteem levels based on sociodemographic characteristics.

Participants will complete a semi-structured questionnaire providing demographic details, such as age, gender, academic year, and parental education/occupation, and answering the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Self-esteem Among Medical Students Behavior Personal Satisfaction Psychological Well-Being

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital

Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600, Nepal

About this study

Self-esteem is the assessment and experience related to self-value, the insight of self-ability as well as the reception of the whole self. Abraham Maslow involved self-esteem in his "hierarchy of human needs" which he depicted it in two forms - the need for respect from others (in the form of recognition, success, and admiration), and the need for self-respect (in the form of self-love, self-confidence, skill, or aptitude).

Despite being a predictor of high academic achievement and overall happiness, very few studies are done in medical students of Nepal. This study aims to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students and compare the prevalence of low, normal and high self-esteem among medical students of different academic years. For this study, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale tool is being used. To obtain the data for the study, convenience sampling technique will be used. Research is conducted among medical students of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, from 20th August to 10th September. The sample size is calculated as 227. The data will be collected via a semi-structured questionnaire in the English language via Google Forms. SPSS version 26.0 will be used to analyse the data.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged 18 years or older
Medical students from first year to final year studying Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in surgery at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Student studying Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Paramedical Studies
Those who do not fill up the form completely
Those who are interns and already graduated from medical college
Those who do not give consent

Treatment and study plan

observational study

Other

This observational study focuses on the measurement of self-esteem in medical students using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. There is no intervention or treatment applied, and participants are only assessed for their self-esteem levels based on their demographic information.

Primary outcomes

Self-esteem level

Time frame: October 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023

The primary outcome measure is the level of self-esteem among medical students at Kathmandu Medical College, as assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. This will help determine the proportion of students with low, normal, or high self-esteem.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Status of Self-Esteem Among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Apr 29, 2025
Registry last updated: Apr 29, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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