Exploring Self-Esteem among Mothers of School-Aged Children in Perak, Malaysia

Aziah Ismail; Rahimi Che Aman; Nor Shafrin Ahmad; Lim Hooi Lian

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7087

Authors

Aziah Ismail School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Rahimi Che Aman School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Nor Shafrin Ahmad School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Lim Hooi Lian School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7087

Keywords:

maternal self-esteem, Rosenberg scale, maternal demographies, Kogan Attitude’s Scale

Abstract

This study investigates the self-esteem of mothers with school-aged children in Perak, Malaysia, focusing on the impact of education, employment status, and age on self-esteem. Using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, responses from 444 mothers revealed a moderate level of self-esteem. Mothers with higher levels of education and employment reported significantly higher self-esteem, while age had no notable effect. Many participants expressed self-doubt, reflecting the emotional challenges they faced in balancing their work and family roles. The findings underscore the importance of implementing supportive policies, educational initiatives, and mental health services to address these issues. Researchers recommend conducting further studies to explore changes in maternal self-esteem over time.

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