self-esteem and academic achievement among students of kermanshah university of medical sciences

Self-esteem is one of the most important psychological determinants. this study aimed to determine the level of self-esteem and its association with academic achievement among students of kermanshah university of medical sciences (kums). this cross-sectional study was carried out among 300 students in kums in 2016. the sample population was selected using probability proportionalto-size method in all faculties. participants filled out a self-reporting questionnaire. data were analyzed using spss version 20 with t-test, one-way anova and pearson correlation statistical tests at 95% significant level. we found that md students had higher selfesteem (p < 0.017). there was a significant relationship between mother’s education level and self-esteem (p < 0.001). in addition, self-esteem was significantly correlated with academic achievement (r = 0.292). from our results, it appears that planning psychological interventions to increase levels of self-esteem may be useful in promoting academic achievement.