Influence of economics students' self-esteem on their academic engagement: The moderating role of gender.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the moderating role of gender in the influence of Economics students' self-esteem on their academic engagement. This quantitative research used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a sample of 422 senior high school Economics students. The Academic Engagement and Self-Esteem Scales served as the instruments for data collection in this study. The data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The study revealed that there was a statistically significant positive influence of Economics students' self-esteem on their academic engagement. Specifically, it was found out that self-esteem had a significant positive influence on academic affective, behavioural and cognitive engagement. Also, it was discovered that gender

SUBMITTER: Yidana MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10906160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature