This study investigates the relationship between self-esteem and well-being among university students at a Japanese university, using two established scales: the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). The primary objectives are to explore the correlation between self-esteem and well-being and to examine how demographic factors such as gender and academic year influence these variables. Hypotheses: H1: There is a positive correlation between self-esteem and well-being in university students; H2: Male students will report higher self-esteem and well-being than female students; H3: Students in later academic stages will report higher self-esteem and well-being compared to students in earlier stages. A sample of university students (N=27) completed the RSES and WEMWBS surveys. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics were used to summarize the basic features of the data, while correlation and regression analyses explored relationships between the variables. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify underlying patterns. These methods helped us understand how factors such as gender and academic year influence students' self-esteem and well-being.
The findings from this study indicate that higher self-esteem is associated with better perceived well-being. Additionally, demographic factors like gender and academic year play a crucial role, with males and students in later academic stages generally reporting higher scores. The author hopes these results can serve as a guide to help support students’ overall mental well-being during and after tertiary education.

Authors:
Jonathan Cherry, Musashino Gakuin University, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Jonathan Cherry is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of International Communication at Musashino Gakuin University, Saitama, Japan. His current research is on "Exploring the Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Well-Being Among University Students at a Japanese University Using RSES and WEMWBS" which he hopes to present at the next IAFOR Hawaii conference.

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