Effects of childrenʼs daily experiences on state self-esteem and motivation

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of childrenʼs daily experiences on their state selfesteem and motivation. Parents and their children answered questionnaires regarding childrenʼs experiences on the day the questionnaires were administered. Positive daily experiences included being praised and achievements, and negative experiences included being scolded and failures. Additionally, the questionnaire assessed childrenʼs state self-esteem and motivation. The results indicated a positive correlation between positive daily experiences and state selfesteem. However, no significant correlation was indicated between daily negative experiences and state self-esteem. Regarding motivation, the results of factor analysis indicated three aspects: susceptibility to external effects, difficulty in beginning and continuing an activity, and positivity in performing an activity. Similar to state self-esteem, a positive correlation was indicated between positive daily experiences and motivation, as children with more positive experiences showed greater positivity.departmental bulletin pape