A Self-acceptance and Body Image on Student Self-confidence.

Confidence plays a significant role for all individuals, especially in the field of education. Self-confidence can be influenced by several factors, including self-acceptance and body image. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of self-acceptance and body image on students’ self-confidence. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling, specifically convenience sampling, with 369 students from various educational levels, ranging from D1 to S3. Data were collected using the Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ), the 14-item version of the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), and a self-confidence scale. Data analysis was done using multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that all hypotheses were accepted: (1) self-acceptance has an impact on self-confidence; (2) body image has an impact on self-confidence; and (3) self-acceptance and body image, when considered together, have an impact on self-confidence. The higher the levels of self-acceptance and body image, the higher the self-confidence of the students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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