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Background: Self-esteem is a critical psychological factor influencing academic performance, especially in demanding educational programs like physiotherapy. Understanding this relationship is essential for enhancing student outcomes.Objective: To examine the correlation between self-esteem levels and academic performance of physiotherapy students in Rawalpindi/Islamabad and to investigate whether the relationship varies based on gender.Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted on 313 physiotherapy students selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured demographic questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Academic Life Assessment Scale (ALAS). The study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki, and analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Pearson’s correlation, independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were used to evaluate relationships.Results: A weak but significant positive correlation was found between self-esteem and academic performance (r = 0.249, p 0.05).Conclusion: The study concluded that higher self-esteem is associated with better academic performance, with no significant gender differences.
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