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Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): August

Academic Performance as Influenced by Social Support and Self-Esteem of Students in Mathematics

https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v6.n4.p469-486.2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the influence of social support and self-esteem on the academic performance of Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Mathematics students.

Research Methodology: Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, 120 first-and second-year BSEd Mathematics students from a state college in Panabo City were surveyed through validated instruments. Data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.

Results: The findings revealed high levels of social support (M=3.93), self-esteem (M=3.86), and academic performance (M=68). Both predictors were significant (p<0.001); model: AP = -7.19 + 10.02(SS) + 9.29(SE); F=149; adjusted R²=0.713.

Conclusions: The study concluded that BSEd Mathematics students generally exhibit high levels of social support and self-esteem, alongside satisfactory academic performance in Mathematics. Social support and self-esteem were found to have significant positive relationships with academic performance and strongly predicted students’ achievement, explaining 71.3% of the variance. These findings highlight the importance of supportive environments and positive self-esteem in improving mathematics performance.

Limitations: This study was limited to 120 BSEd Mathematics students from one institution, restricting generalizability.

Contributions: This study highlights the importance of supportive environments and self-esteem interventions in improving mathematics performance.

Keywords

Academic Performance Quantitative-Descriptive Correlational Regression Analysis Self-Esteem Social Support

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Roferos, J. V. ., Paring, D., Cal, D. J. V. ., Lamera, C. L. A. ., Gubaton, R. D. ., & Jamara , A. J. . (2026). Academic Performance as Influenced by Social Support and Self-Esteem of Students in Mathematics. Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education, 6(4), 469–486. https://doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v6.n4.p469-486.2026

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Authors

1 Jenelle V. Roferos
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines
2 Dexter Paring
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines
3 Dee Jay V. Cal
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines
4 Cyril Lloyd A. Lamera
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines1
5 Remelyn D. Gubaton
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines
6 Abdul J. Jamara
Davao del Norte State College, Institute of Teachers Education, Panabo, Philliphines

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