EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATERNAL ATTACHMENT AND ADOLESCENT SELF-ESTEEM ON 1ST-YEAR FEMALE PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

Daughters and fathers have a unique and special bond. It is important to understand how a daughter's relationship with her father can impact her upbringing, particularly her self-esteem. This study aims to explore the relationship between paternal attachment and the self-esteem of 1st-year female Psychology students at Our Lady of Fatima University, Quezon City. The research examines the significance of self-awareness to determine whether a daughter's relationship with her father can enhance her self-esteem by providing a support system or a positive father figure. To examine the relationship between these two variables, the researchers utilized the Parental Attachment Questionnaire (PAQ) and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Survey (RSES). The collected data revealed that the 122 respondents displayed high paternal attachment and relatively fair self-esteem. In conclusion, the study's final findings suggest a weak positive correlation, yet they still support the null hypothesis. This information can serve as a tool for self-awareness and for fostering a strong bond between fathers and daughters.