GAMBARAN ANTARA SELF-ESTEEM PADA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING UNIVERSITAS JAMBI

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of self-esteem as a psychological aspect that influences the personal development of students, particularly those in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Jambi University as prospective counselors. Students with good self-esteem are more likely to value themselves, have confidence in their abilities, and adapt to academic and social demands. Therefore, this study aims to determine the self-esteem of students in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Jambi University based on Coopersmith’s aspects of power, significance, virtue, and competence. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive research method. The study population was 400 students in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Jambi University, graduating from the 2021–2024 intake. The study sample consisted of 53 students selected using simple random sampling. The research instrument was a self-esteem questionnaire with a Likert scale that was tested for validity and reliability. The reliability test results showed a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.815, thus declaring the instrument reliable. The results showed that the self-esteem levels of students in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Jambi University were generally in the moderate category. Thirty students (56.60%) had moderate self-esteem, 11 students (20.75%) had high self-esteem, and 12 students (22.64%) had low self-esteem, with an average score (mean) of 69.77. These results indicate that most students have relatively good self-esteem, but still need to strengthen their self-confidence, self-esteem, and belief in their abilities to optimally develop both academically and as prospective counselors.