The Effect of Ego resilience program on University students’ self-esteem and career maturity

Authors

  • Jeon Visiting Professor, Department of Youth Guidance, MyongJiUniversity, Repubic of Korea, Author
  • Myong -Sun Visiting Professor, Department of Youth Guidance, MyongJiUniversity, Repubic of Korea, Author

Keywords:

ego resilience program, self-esteem, career maturity, university students

Abstract

 This study aimed to verify the impact of the ego resilience program on university students' self-esteem and career maturity. Based on a review of previous research, an eight-session program was developed using the four elements namely emotion and emotion regulation, self-affirmation, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving as the components of the ego resilience program. The program was administered to 15 university students. Self-esteem and career maturity were identified through preand post-tests before and after implementing the program. Descriptive statistics and paired samples ttest were conducted using SPSS 23. Results revealed that the ego resilience program showed an increase in the pre-post mean values in the areas of self-esteem and confidence in career maturity. In contrast, the mean values in overall career maturity, involvement, and consultation were lower after the pre-post than before, and curiosity remained unchanged before and after. It was difficult to prove its effectiveness because there was no statistically significant difference. On the other hand, it was confirmed through the testimony of university students participating in the ego resilience program that they were positively affected by self-growth, improvement of interpersonal skills, and future challenges. The results showed that the ego resilience program is helpful in university students' selfgrowth and career planning, although no statistically significant difference was found.

 

This study is meaningful because it developed and applied a program that can give university students the strength to grow and prosper in future. 

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2024-04-30

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Jeon, & -Sun, M. (2024). The Effect of Ego resilience program on University students’ self-esteem and career maturity. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 53(1), 96-109. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.es/index.php/cf/article/view/598