TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Hypotheses
1.6 Basic assumptions
1.7 Significance of the study
1.8 Scope and delimitation of the study
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conceptual framework
2.2.1 The concept of self-esteem
2.2.1.1 Characteristics of low and high esteem
2.2.2 The concept of goal orientation
2.2.3 Self-esteem and goal orientation
2.2.4 The Concept of academic achievement
2.2.5 Self-esteem and academic achievement
2.2.6 Goal orientation and academic achievement
2.3 Theoretical framework
2.3.1 Theories of self-esteem
2.3.2 Abraham Maslow‘s theory of needs
2.3.3 Achievement goal theory
2.3.4 David McClelland‘s theory
2.3.5 Academic achievement theories
2.3.6 Jean Piaget cognitive development theory
2.4 Review of studies
2.5 Summary
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population
3.4 Sample and sampling techniques
3.5 Instrumentation
3.5.1 Rosenberg self-esteem scale
3.5.2 Button, Mathieu &Zajac goal orientation scale
3.5.3 Academic achievement Score
3.5.4 Validity of the instruments
3.5.5 Reliability of the instruments
3.6 Pilot Study
3.7 Procedure for data collection
3.8 Procedure for data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Results
4.2.1 Demographic information of respondents
4.2.2 Hypotheses Testing