Self-esteem and state-trait anxiety in Lima's university adults

Abstract

Background: This study sought to determine the relationship between self-esteem and anxiety in emerging adults from private universities in Lima. Method: Cross-sectional and correlational in design, it was aimed at determining the degree or strength of association between self-esteem, state/trait anxiety in emerging adulthood, for this purpose, the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (Form C) and the Anxiety Questionnaire State-Trait (IDARE) were applied to 221 university students of both sexes, aged between 18 to 25 years. Results: In the hypothesis test, a statistically significant negative correlation coefficient was obtained between self-esteem and state/trait anxiety, being the size of the median effect in both cases. Regarding comparisons in self-esteem and anxiety trait/state according to sex and age, no differences were found. Conclusion: From the analyzes, it is concluded that there are an inverse and significant relationship between self-esteem and state/trait anxiety in emerging adults from Lima.

A Multiple Regression Analysis About Whether Trait Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem Can Predict Trait Anxiety in the Greek Population

“…[21] Moreover, studies collectively corroborated the pivotal role of self-esteem in understanding trait anxiety. [2,23,24] Our study's consistent pattern of a negative association between self-esteem and trait anxiety found resonance in these investigations, affirming the reliability and generalizability of self-esteem as a predictor of trait anxiety. In summary, this comprehensive examination provides empirical evidence supporting the fundamental role of TEI and self-esteem in predicting trait anxiety, offering valuable insights for theoretical advancement and practical applications in various domains, from education to workplace well-being.…”

“…Furthermore, the gender imbalance of the study, with a predominantly female sample (69.4% female and 30.6% male), may affect the generalizability of the findings, especially considering the existing literature on gender differences in trait anxiety. [24] To summarize, this study revealed the significant relationship between Trait TEI, self-esteem, and trait anxiety. The findings reinforce existing knowledge by highlighting how high TEI and self-esteem are related to lower levels of trait anxiety.…”

“…[9] Zegarra reports research on emerging adults suggesting a positive relationship between self-esteem and positive psychological outcomes. [24] High self-esteem is associated with overall greater happiness. Baumeister et al referred to high self-esteem as a person's overall positive evaluation and perception of oneself.…”

Ansiedad-rasgo en adolescentes: niveles y diferencias en función de la práctica de ejercicio físico

“…Uno de los recursos más utilizados en el proceso de evaluación de la ansiedad-rasgo son los autoinformes. Así, son numerosos los estudios que han utilizado fundamentalmente el Cuestionario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo (STAI) o el Inventario de ansiedad rasgo-estado (IDARE) para medir la ansiedad en diferentes poblaciones: adolescentes (García-Rodríguez & García-Rodríguez, 2021;Méndez-Sánchez et al, 2021), estudiantes universitarios (Fernández-Martínez et al, 2021;Huerta-Ojeda et al, 2021;Pozos-Radillo et al, 2021;Santos-Pazos et al, 2021) y adultos (Bazán-Izquierdo, 2021;Casafranca, 2021;Rodrich-Zegarra, 2020). No obstante, dichos cuestionarios también han sido empleados para diferentes ámbitos, entre el que destacan estudios relacionados con la salud: depresión (Espinosa et al, 2020), parejas infértiles (Álvarez-Morales et al, 2019), sueño e ingesta alimentaria (Serrano et al, 2020), Burnout (Puig-Lagunes et al, 2021 o adicción a sustancias psicoactivas (Contreras-Olive et al, 2020).…”