The Relationship Between Forgiveness and Self-Esteem among High School Students
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https://doi.org/10.22460/quanta.v10i1.6743Keywords:
Forgiveness, Self-esteem, High school studentsAbstract
This study aims to examine the relationship between forgiveness and self-esteem among 11th-grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Tasikmalaya. A quantitative, correlational approach was used in this research. The sample consisted of 373 students, measured using the Forgiveness Scale and the Self-Esteem Scale. Data analysis was performed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation technique with SPSS version 25. The results showed that students' level of forgiveness was moderate, while their self-esteem was high. The correlation test yielded r = -0.216 and p = 0.000 (p < 0.01), indicating a significant negative relationship between forgiveness and self-esteem. In other words, the higher the level of forgiveness among students, the lower their self-esteem, and vice versa. These findings emphasize the importance of guidance and counseling services in helping students understand that forgiveness is not a weakness, but rather a psychological strength that supports emotional development and positive social relationships. The implications of this study suggest the need for counseling programs that introduce healthy forgiveness concepts to help students improve their self-esteem.
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