A Study of Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Optimism in Secondary School Teachers of Lahore

Authors

  • Sonia Lecturer in Education, Government APWA Graduate College, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Fareena Farheen Kamran MS Scholar, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • Farzana Iqbal Lecturer, Kinnaird College, Lahore.

Keywords:

Self-esteem, optimism, teacher well-being, psychological strengths, secondary education, secondary school teachers

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and optimism among secondary school teachers in Lahore, Pakistan. Using a correlational research design, a multistage random sample of 500 teachers (250 male, 250 female) from private secondary schools completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R) to measure self-esteem and optimism. Data were analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation and independent-sample t-tests. Results revealed a moderate positive relationship between self-esteem and optimism (r = .592, p < .01). No significant gender differences were found in self-esteem or optimism. Findings suggest that teachers with higher self-esteem tend to report greater optimism, highlighting the potential value of teacher well-being interventions. Future research could explore how optimism and self-esteem influence job satisfaction, stress, and professional commitment.

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30-12-2025

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Sonia, Kamran, F. F., & Iqbal, F. (2025). A Study of Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Optimism in Secondary School Teachers of Lahore. Bulletin of Education and Research, 47(2), 1–14. Retrieved from https://ber.pu.edu.pk/jo/index.php/ber/article/view/419

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