Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): August

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

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



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 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.

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jshe

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Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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The Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education (JSHE) is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal publishing high-quality manuscripts in forms of original research articles, review articles, book reviews, case reports, and discussions to answer important and interesting questions, develop or ...