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Nolte, Hilet 2024-05-16T13:15:16Z 2024-05-16T13:15:16Z 2024 http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3829 A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts in clinical psychology Literature highlights the necessity of self-esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills across different stages and domains of life. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of self-esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills of third year students at the Windhoek-based campuses of UNAM, as well as to explore the relationships between self-esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills. Moreover, it intended to determine possible differences between male and female students with regards to levels of self esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills. Finally, this study aimed to determine whether self-esteem or resilience had a larger impact on the level of problem-solving skills. This cross-sectional study used a quantitative research paradigm, with an inductive approach and a non-experimental, correlational research design. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD RISC), and the Problem Solving Inventory (PSI), in addition to a socio-demographic questionnaire, was employed to collect data from 326 participants through a probability sampling technique, simple random sampling. Data from the questionnaires were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SSPS) (Version 28.0) with descriptive statistics and inferential statistics used to explore the data on these constructs. Findings from this study revealed moderate overall levels of self-esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills with third year students at the University of Namibia. The study found significant, positive interactions between each of the three variables. In addition, there were no significant differences in scores of the three constructs for males and females. The study found that resilience had a larger impact (than self-esteem) on the level of problem-solving skills. Finally, it was established that resilience mediates the relationship between self-esteem and problem solving skills. Along with further local research and development of positive ii psychology, initiatives to cultivate inner resources, such as workshops and mentorship programs may prove helpful in the Namibian context so as to help citizens overcome difficulties en University of Namibia Self-esteem Resilience Problem-solving skills University students Relationship Exploring the relationship between self-esteem, resilience and problem-solving skills of third year students at the University of Namibia Thesisopen.access