Comparison of Self-Esteem Level Between Female Students of Private and Public Institution of Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of present study is to compare the level of self-esteem in female students between private and public educational institutions of Lahore. All research variables and indicators were extracted from rigorous theoretical framework and extensive review of relevant literature on related issues. Quantitative survey design was used to get information through self-administrated questionnaire. It was a structured questionnaire that consisted on four parts including structured questions with probable key options given below. The participants of present study were female students of age ranged between 13 to 16 years from different public and private educational institutions of Lahore city, who were attending 7th, 8th and 9th classes respectively. The sample was consisting of 864 female students, in which 511 students were from public and 353 from private educational institutions. Convenient sampling technique was used due to unequal distribution of population in the public and private sectors. Data was analyzed statistically, Chi-square test was applied to analyze and compare the data between private and public educational institutions. Results showed significant difference between female students of private and public educational institutions. High socio-economic status contributes to higher levels of self-confidence, and thus private sector students exhibit substantial self-worthiness about themselves.