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Collective Self-Esteem and Well-Being Among College Students in Ghana

Published Online:July 18, 2023https://doi.org/10.1027/2157-3891/a000084

Abstract

Abstract: Collectivist values may influence one’s display of self-esteem. Past research has established an association between psychological well-being and individuals’ appraisal of their value as a member of a social group, self-evaluation as an individual, and perception of others’ evaluation of their group (collective self-esteem). This study examined collective self-esteem, specifically whether private and public collective self-esteem and member self-esteem predicted psychological well-being alongside individual self-esteem in a sample (N = 416) of university students in Ghana. A linear regression tested the predictive ability of collective self-esteem for depression and anxiety symptoms. The results indicated that while individual self-esteem was related to lower levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, collective self-esteem was unrelated. In our sample of Ghanaian students, these findings suggest that personal self-esteem is more meaningful than collective self-esteem for their psychological well-being. This knowledge is instrumental for informing mental health interventions for this group.

Impact and Implications:

This study improves our understanding of the link between collective self-esteem, individual self-esteem, and psychological well-being among Ghanaian university students. This study addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of reducing inequality within and among countries by contributing to the promotion of social inclusion. This is done through the examination of factors that influence well-being in an understudied group, based on ethnicity and culture. Our results have implications for mental health interventions for enhancing self-esteem among Ghanaian university students.

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