Self-Esteem and Relationship Satisfaction: a Correlational Study among Undergraduate Students in Private Universities and Colleges in Klang Valley

Cheah, Shin Yee and Ooi, Jian Wei (2023) Self-Esteem and Relationship Satisfaction: a Correlational Study among Undergraduate Students in Private Universities and Colleges in Klang Valley. Self-Esteem and Relationship Satisfaction. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the correlation between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction among undergraduates in Klang Valley. Furthermore, it also intended to investigate the difference in self-esteem and relationship satisfaction between male and female undergraduates. The online survey was distributed among the undergraduates who enrolled at the university in Klang Valley through various social media platforms. The 103 participants responded by using a non-probability sampling method. Two questionnaires were used: the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-32) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). The researcher applied a bivariate Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) to investigate the size and duration of the linear relationship between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction. The results demonstrated a positive correlation between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction among undergraduates, whereby r(101) = .392, p = .00 < .05. Furthermore, the Independent Samples t-Test was used to analyze if there was any gender difference in self-esteem and relationship. T-test for equality of means demonstrates that t(101) = .1.788, p = .077 > .05. and t(101) = 1.693, p = .093 > .05 respectively. The findings implied that higher self-esteem was associated with greater relationship satisfaction, and there was no statistically significant difference between male and female undergraduates in self-esteem and relationship satisfaction. Educational institutions play a crucial part in increasing self-esteem, and individuals are responsible for improving their relationship satisfaction