Select Psalms and Proverbs as Self-Talk and Students’ Self-Worth

Abstract

This study determined the impact of self-talk on the students’ self-worth. One hundred eighty-one (181) purposively chosen participants engaged in self-talk activity using select Psalms for three months. The study utilized the validated researcher-made questionnaire on self-worth to gather data. The descriptive statistics and t-test for the dependent sample obtained the quantitative results. Findings revealed an improved self-worth level among the participants. With frequent exposure to positive self-talk using the Psalms and Proverbs, the participants maintained their stable or very high-level self-worth. The study concluded that Psalms and Proverbs as self-talk is an effective and powerful technique in modifying a person's negative emotions, thoughts, and actions towards a stable and positive outlook about themselves. The study suggests that self-talk, especially Psalms and Proverbs, edifies and builds up high-level self-worth.