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Balancing Learner Ego: Implications for Academic Success and Value Enhancement Among Ugandan University Students

Authors: Ahumuza Audrey1 , Nabaasa Desire2

Journal: Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR)

Volume/Issue: Volume 4 - Issue 9

Published: 29 Sep 2025


Abstract

This study investigated the balance of learner ego and its implications for academic success and value enhancement among university students in Uganda, aiming to understand how self-concept regulation influences educational outcomes and personal development. The research problem emerged from observations that many Ugandan university students struggle to balance healthy self-confidence with realistic self-assessment, leading to academic underperformance and limited personal growth. The main objective was to examine the relationship between learner ego balance and academic success while exploring its implications for value enhancement among Ugandan university students. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing a cross-sectional survey design with 420 university students from five major Ugandan universities, complemented by focus group discussions with 30 students and interviews with 12 academic counselors. Data analysis involved univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical techniques using SPSS version 28. Key findings revealed that 62.4% of students exhibited moderate ego balance levels, while only 28.1% demonstrated optimal ego regulation. Correlation analysis showed a positive relationship (r=0.617, p
Keywords

development in Uganda's university system

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