Self-esteem of pupils with learning difficulties

Abstract

The purpose of this study is first, to investigate whether a relationship exists between self-esteem in particular academic subjects and academic achievement in the matching areas. Second, it examines the various nonacademic self-esteem dimensions and academic achievement of pupils with substantial learning difficulties (EM3) and pupils with less learning difficulties (EM2). Third, to investigate whether the self-esteem of pupils with substantial learning difficulties (EM3) differs significantly from pupils with less learning difficulties (EM2). Finally, it tests whether gender differences exist in the self-esteem dimensions and academic achievement of both groups of pupils.