TY  - GEN
AU  - Generalo,Janna Andrea S.
AU  - Victoriano,Josephine S.
AU  - Castigador,Kyla Mae P.
AU  - Tan,Miagros L.
AU  - Tan,Quin Areca Cialette F.
AU  - Vio,Rona Mae T.
TI  - Self-esteem and self-efficacy as predictors of psychological well-being among students at risk of dropping out in a public junior high school / 
U1  - TH 378.242 S4652 2026 
PY  - 2026///
CY  - Sibalom, Antique : 
PB  - University of Antique, 
KW  - Higher Education
KW  - Theses and dissertations
KW  - Educational psychology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; TH
N2  - Abstract

This study focused on students at risk of dropping out (SARDOs) in a public junior high school. Using a descriptive-comparative-correlational-predictive design, the results indicated their levels of high self-esteem, moderate self-efficacy, and moderate psychological well-being across all dimensions. No significant difference was found as to sex, while self-efticacy differed significantly by grade level. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships - ranging from low to moderate. Multiple regression analysis showed that self-esteem significantly predicted environmental mastery, persona growth, and self-acceptance; while self-efficacy significantly predicted autonomy, positive relations, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. These findings highlight the importance of fostering self-worth and task-related confidence to enhance psychological well-being providing valuable insights for educational professionals and supporting the development of targeted psychosocial interventions and support programs for students in need.

Keywords: self-esteem, self-efficacy, psychological well-being, students at risk of dropping out, public junior high school
ER  -