Author: Junvel T. Boligao, Leo C. Naparota

Abstract: This study aimed to examine the demographic profile and level of selfesteem in Araling Panlipunan among Junior High School students in the Sulangon District Schools Division of Dapitan City during the School Year 20232024 A descriptive survey research design was employed with a total of 220 respondents Data were analyzed using frequency count percentage weighted mean standard deviation and the KruskalWallis HTest with JAMOVI serving as the statistical software Findings revealed that nearly half of the respondents were female the majority were aged 13 to 16 they were fairly distributed across grade levels and most came from families with a monthly income of 10000 and below The overall level of selfesteem was found to be moderate and no significant difference was observed when respondents were grouped according to demographic profile Based on these results it is recommended that school heads consider the findings in providing technical assistance to teachers aimed at enhancing learners selfesteem Likewise teachers may use this study as a valuable point of reflection to improve instructional delivery and to encourage students to strengthen their selfesteem in Araling Panlipunan

Keywords: self-esteem, Araling Panlipunan, Dapitan City, Philippines

Article Info: Received: 25 Jul 2025; Received in revised form: 21 Aug 2025; Accepted: 25 Aug 2025; Available online: 31 Aug 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.104.91