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The Influence of Self-Esteem on Leadership Orientation among FSR UiTM Seremban Undergraduates

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  • Muhammad Izzfarhan Hamim Bin Zais Madi

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA Seremban Campus, Malaysia)

  • Muhammad Wafi Bin A. Rahman

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA Seremban Campus, Malaysia)

  • Mohamad Firdaus Ahmad

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA Seremban Campus, Malaysia)

  • Nur Dalilah Dahlan

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA Seremban Campus, Malaysia)

  • Nur Hani Syazwani binti Bakri

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA Seremban Campus, Malaysia)

  • Nur Syazwani Zulaikha Safwan

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, University Technology MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia)

Abstract

This study explored the influence of self-esteem on leadership orientation among undergraduate students from the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seremban 3. A total of 356 students participated, representing different academic levels and gender backgrounds. Self-esteem was measured using the Self-Liking/Self-Competence Scale (TDSES), while leadership orientation was assessed with the Multidimensional Leadership Orientations Scale (MLOS). Results indicated that students reported moderate levels of self-liking and high levels of self-competence. Among the four leadership dimensions, structural leadership scored the highest, followed by human resources, charismatic, and political leadership. Gender analysis showed that female students slightly outperformed male students in both self-competence and leadership traits. These findings highlight self-competence as a critical factor influencing leadership orientation and emphasize the value of initiatives that build confidence and competence in higher education. The study contributes to understanding the psychological determinants of leadership among sports science undergraduates and provides practical implications for developing targeted leadership programs to prepare future leaders in sports and recreation.

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  • Muhammad Izzfarhan Hamim Bin Zais Madi & Muhammad Wafi Bin A. Rahman & Mohamad Firdaus Ahmad & Nur Dalilah Dahlan & Nur Hani Syazwani binti Bakri & Nur Syazwani Zulaikha Safwan, 2025. "The Influence of Self-Esteem on Leadership Orientation among FSR UiTM Seremban Undergraduates," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 4795-4801, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:4795-4801
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