correlation between self-esteem and academic self-concept in medical students

Background: it is essential to recognize the influential factors in academic achievement to prevent academic failure. the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between self-esteem and academic self-concept in medical students. methods: this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 126 medical students (residents, interns, and clerkships) at shahid beheshti hospital in kashan, iran in 2018. data were collected using rosenberg self-esteem and self-concept questionnaires. data analysis was performed in spss version 16 using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution and central indices) and inferential statistics (pearson’s correlation-coefficient). results: a significant positive correlation was observed between academic self-concept and self-esteem (r = 0.351; p < 0.001), and the higher score of academic self-concept in the medical students increased their self-esteem. conclusions: according to the results, self-esteem and academic self-concept were significantly correlated. therefore, universities and professors must pay attention to students' self-concept and self-esteem, improve their positive attitude toward themselves, and prevent negative attitudes.