Σχέσεις μεταξύ της αυτοεκτίμησης των μαθητών και του ψυχολογικού κλίματος της τάξης τους

Περίληψη

This study investigates the relationships between pupils' self-esteem and the psychological climate of their classroom, as well as of the above to school achievement. The sample consisted of 242 children (122 male and 120 female), all elementary school pupils (grades 5th and 6th). The Coppersmith’s Self-esteem Inventory and My Class Inventory were used to assess self-esteem and classroom climate respectively. Results showed a significant relationship among self-esteem and the psychological climate of classroom. A significant relationship was also found between self-esteem and school achievement. The relationship between school achievement and psychological climate of classroom were found significant only for the parameter of difficulty of academic task.