Differences in Self-esteem of University Students with and without Disability

The study is aimed to assess the self -esteem level of university students. Comparison on two variables, disability and gender, has also been investigated. A purposive sample comprised of 93 students (42 students with disability and 51 without disability). The sample is drawn from 19 departments of the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. The Self -Esteem Scale developed by Rifai (1999) was individually administered to all research participants. Research data indicates no significant difference in self-esteem of students with and without disability (t = .28, df = 91, p ? .05). Findings also suggest no significant gender differences in self-esteem of students with and without disability (t = .20, df = 91, p ?.05). The findings of the research support t hat education is a key factor in the development of self- esteem of students. If students with disability have an opportunity to get education, it will help them to enhance their self-esteem.