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This study investigates the existence of a relationship between social support, self-esteem and sleep quality. This study also explores if the nature of this relationship is positive or negative. This research uses random sampling technique via surveys distributed to the sample size in person. The sample size consists of 173 individuals. The age of the participants ranges from 18 - 28 years old (M=21.46, SD=2.24). The sample size consisted of 133 females and 40 males. In order to measure these variables that consist of social support, self-esteem and sleep quality the tools used were Multidimensional scale of perceived social support, Rosenberg self esteem scale and Pittsburgh sleep quality index were used. The findings revealed that there is a negative correlation between quality of sleep and social support as well as a negative correlation between quality of sleep and self-esteem. However, there is a positive correlation between social support and self-esteem. This means that quality of sleep does not have a positive effect on social support and self-esteem.