Abstract: Self-esteem occupies a key place in the structure of adolescents because it is related to both mental health and definition of life goals. One of the central developmental task that aids the formation and shaping of self-esteem during adolescence is the relationship formation with significant others. However, daily forms of human relationships are becoming negatively impacted by changes in culture, parenting styles, urbanization, globalization, new technologies and institutional changes with consequences in changing family structures, socialization and relations. This study, therefore, purposes to evaluate self-esteem on relationship formation among students in public secondary schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. The study adopted a mixed methodology paradigm. The target population was 101,926 students, 2,236 student peer counselors and 292 guidance and counseling teachers. The sample size was 431 respondents. The data collection tools included questionnaires for students, interview guides for teachers and focused group discussion guides for peer counselors. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics while the qualitative data was analyzed in narrative forms. The study evaluated self-esteem on relationship formation among students. The study established that the level of self- esteem was high among secondary school students in Murang’a County, Kenya and that a positive significant relationship exists between self-esteem and relationship formation. The study recommended that curriculum developers and policy makers need to provide curriculum that afford opportunities to promote and nurture talents among learners. In addition, teachers and parents should emphasize identification of talents by assigning tasks and responsibilities which eventually improve competencies and self-worth among learners.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated on correlations between leadership styles and employees‟ selfesteem among colleges in Arusha City. It employed Descriptive Correlational research design with a quantitative approach whereby a total of 125 respondents filled the questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and Pearson product Moment Correlational Coefficient. The findings revealed that the overall level of employees‟ self-esteem was high. There was a significant positive correlation between transformational leadership style and employees‟ self-esteem. Moreover, the findings showed no significant relationship between self esteem and such leadership styles as autocratic, laissez faire and democratic. The study therefore, recommended that College Principals should use transformational leadership in their colleges in most situations in order to increase employees‟ self-esteem.