Study of the Impact of Self-Esteem on the Well-Being of Nursing Students at the Higher Institutes of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions of Fez and Rabat

¹ Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions – Kenitra, Morocco
² Laboratory of Biology and Health, Department of Biology, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
³ Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions, Meknes, Morocco
⁴ Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University
⁵ Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions, Rabat, Morocco
⁶ Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques Professions, Fez, Morocco
⁷ Human Pathology, Biomedicine and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University Fez, Morocco.

Abstract

Context: The self-esteem of nursing students is a fundamental aspect of coping with the challenges of nursing education. This dimension can have a significant influence, whether positive or negative, on their academic success and general well-being. Objecvtives :The aim of this study is to examine self-esteem in nursing students, investigate the relationship between self-esteem and psychological well-being using psychometric scales, and examine the link between the various data collected and self-esteem.Material and methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of students at the Fez and Rabat higher institutes of nursing and technical health professions, using a questionnaire containing general data, a Rosenberg self-esteem scale and a scale assessing psychological flourishing.Results : The majority of nursing students (2/3) have self-esteem levels ranging from low to very low. Girls have higher self-esteem than boys. Moreover, self-esteem is positively related to the perception that training is motivating, and to students’ psychological flourishing.Conclusion: Boosting the self-esteem of these students is essential for their psychological flourishing. This can be achieved by ensuring a favorable study climate at institute and internship sites, psychological support and the introduction of emotional education activities.