Wydawnictwo
AWSGE
AWSGE
Akademia Nauk Stosowanych
WSGE
im. Alcide De Gasperi
WSGE
im. Alcide De Gasperi
BOOK CHAPTER (271-292)
Internal Resources of Students in the Face of Crisis – The Role of Self-Esteem and Coping Strategies for Stress
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Introduction: The study aimed to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic stress among students, with a particular focus on coping strategies used in response to stressful academic situations. Material and Methods: The study involved 121 students from various fields of study at a non-public university in Poland. Standardized tools were used: the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES) and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS). The results were analyzed using correlation and comparative analyses. Results: The findings revealed a significant relationship between self-esteem and students' preferred coping styles. High self-esteem was associated with a task-oriented approach and emotion regulation, whereas low self-esteem was linked to avoidance, distraction, and emotional reactivity. Conclusions: The results indicate that self-esteem functions as a psychological resource in the context of academic pressure. Students with high self-esteem tend to engage more in adaptive strategies, which may protect their mental health and promote better academic performance. The study supports the need for institutional psychological support and the inclusion of preventive programs promoting self-awareness and stress regulation among students.
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