Explore: Self Esteem In Children

Self-esteem is confidence in one's own worth, abilities, or morals. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself (for example, "I am loved", "I am worthy")

fluctuations in self-esteem that occur slowly and over an extended period of time. For example, decreases in self-esteem level are common as children transition

their self-esteem. Ajzen TPB (1991) promotes the notion that children's self-esteem is enhanced through the encouragement of physical mastery and self-development

Contingent self-esteem (CSE) is self-esteem based on the approval of others or on social comparisons. Certain events will shape one's self-esteem when the

Self-concept is made up of one's self-schemas, and interacts with self-esteem, self-knowledge, and the social self to form the self as a whole. It includes the

reputation is most important for children ... and precedes real self-esteem or dignity", which reflects the two aspects of esteem: for oneself and others. It

low self-esteem remains a subject of debate, but several studies have found that self-esteem improved with management of the condition. Children questioned

campaign which focuses on building self-confidence in women and children. Launched by Unilever in 2004, Dove's partners in the campaign include Ogilvy, Edelman

independence and to increase self-esteem in children. Potts published an autobiography entitled Behind the Smile in 1998. A foreword was contributed by

Self-hatred is a state of personal self-loathing or low self-esteem. It is commonly associated with mood and personality disorders, namely Major Depressive