Video (Hindi) 1.6 Academic Self Esteem - Causes, Impact and Solution

Struggling to believe in your academic potential? You are not alone. Low academic self-esteem is defined as a student's negative perception of their own academic abilities, intelligence, or potential. This is more than just temporary self-doubt; it is a chronic mindset that shapes your entire learning attitude, often leading to the avoidance of difficult subjects and a fear of failure.
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the roots of low academic self-esteem, exploring why students frequently label themselves as "weak" or "not as smart as others", and provide actionable strategies to rebuild confidence and competence.
What We Cover:
Understanding the Problem and Its Roots:
We examine the diverse factors contributing to this challenge:
• Psychological Causes: Including persistent peer comparison (Social Comparison Theory), early academic failures forming lasting cognitive scripts, and the interpretation of mistakes as proof of low ability, characteristic of a Fixed Mindset (Dweck’s Mindset Theory).
• External Influences: Factors like overly critical parenting, the lack of appreciation for effort (focusing only on outcomes), competitive academic environments, and the pressure created by public ranking systems and social media showcasing others' achievements.
Recognising the Symptoms:
Learn to identify the key indicators, whether through self-critical thoughts like “I can’t do this” and anxiety before tests, or visible behaviours such as avoidance of participation in class or group tasks, reduced motivation, and a decline in grades not due to ability, but to low confidence.
The Profound Impact:
Discover how low academic confidence affects your life, leading to chronic underachievement, reduced motivation (as fear of failure diminishes curiosity), and emotional health issues, including anxiety and mild depression. We also discuss key theoretical frameworks, such as Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory, which highlights how belief in one’s competence dictates perseverance and effort, and the alarming finding that over 40% of students report feelings of inadequacy related to academic performance (NCERT Survey, 2022).
Practical Solutions & Strategies for Growth:
The second half of the video provides immediate steps you can take today, categorised into four areas:
1. Self-Help Techniques: Learn to challenge negative thoughts (replacing them with affirmations) and celebrate small wins.
2. Study & Behavioural Techniques: Focus on setting short-term, achievable goals and using Strength-Based Learning (focusing on good subjects first) to re-establish a sense of competence.
3. Emotional Support: Implement mindfulness exercises, engage in hobbies, and limit social media exposure that triggers unhealthy comparisons.
4. Long-Term Resilience: Strategies include attending Growth Mindset Workshops and engaging in Resilience Building—reflecting on failures as part of learning, not as identity statements.

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