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Self-Esteem, 2002.
A discussion of what self-esteem is and how it affects the individual.
2,516 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines how educators, parents, business and government leaders recognize the need to develop individuals with healthy or high self-esteem, since high self-esteem is associated with positivism, constructiveness, responsibility and trustworthiness, while low self-esteem usually means the opposite. It aims to address the significance of self-esteem, as related to both adolescents and adults, in an effort to determine what self-esteem is, why people suffer from low self-esteem and how people measure self-esteem. It examines three recent research projects, as well as relevant background information.
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Introduction
About Self-Esteem
Consequences of Low Self-Esteem
The Role of Self-Esteem in Adolescence
Measuring and Pursuing Self-Esteem
Conclusion
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"This concept of self-esteem is strongly correlated with a sense of competence and worthiness and the relationship between the two (Reasoner, 2000). The worthiness aspect of self-esteem is often misunderstood as positive feelings about oneself, when it actually is tied to whether or not a person lives up to certain fundamental human values, such as gaining a sense of integrity and satisfaction. A sense of competence refers to the conviction that one is generally capable of producing desired results, having confidence, and making appropriate choices and decisions."
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Teenagers' Self-Esteem, 1995.
This paper discusses the self esteem of teenagers: Causes and problems of low self-esteem in home, school and society, role of teachers and parents in building esteem, drugs, dating, belonging, risk-taking and morality.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 79.95
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"Improving the self-esteem of high school students is a rewarding challenge for both educator and parents. Self-esteem affects the way a student learns, works, and builds relationships. Positive self-esteem enhances the student's ability to take personal and social responsibility. Since adolescence is a period of insecurity and experimentation when teenagers struggle with their self-awareness and self-confidence, it is critical that the important adults in the teenager's life possess the strategies needed to develop and maintain positive self-esteem.
Self-esteem encompasses all that an individual perceives himself or herself to be, and takes on two characteristics: global and temporary. Global self-esteem is the overall evaluation of a person. Temporary self-esteem relates to a ... "
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Low Self-Esteem and the Phenomenon of Jealousy, 2002.
A study of the relationship between self-esteem and jealousy in heterosexual romantic relationships.
1,609 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how jealousy is an ever-present phenomenon that can have negative consequences on romantic relationships. It looks at how jealousy is more prevalent in relationships where one or both parties have low self-esteem. It analyzes how this feeling of inadequacy leads to other negative feelings as well, including loneliness, powerlessness, and relational uncertainty among others. The relationship between self-esteem and jealousy is examined, noting other significant variables that have an influence on both self-esteem and jealousy, as well as the manner in which jealousy is handled.
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Self-Esteem and Jealousy
Self-Esteem and Expression of Jealousy
Expression of Jealousy and Relational Outcome
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"People with low self esteem are often the ones likely to experience the greatest amount of jealousy and to mistrust their partner. This incessant jealousy leads the party with low self esteem to grow increasingly dissatisfied with the relationship. Rotenberg, Shewchuk, and Kimberly (2001) took the information that lonely individuals have low self esteem and are generally dissatisfied with romantic relationships. They went on to determine whether this loneliness and powerlessness may be connected to jealous behavior and expression. They found the correlation to be positive; jealousy is related to loneliness and powerlessness which in turn might possibly affect one?s self esteem."
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A Child's Self-Esteem, 2005.
This paper discusses the influence parents have on their child's self-esteem and ways they can help establish a positive self-esteem.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that self-esteem, described as having pride, respect and belief in oneself, starts at birth and stems from the love and acceptance that parents give to a child. The author points out that breaking the chain of negative parenting requires patience on the behalf of the parent and a lot of understanding of the psychological development process of children. The paper relates that a way to help a child with self esteem is to use specific praise and encouragement, zeroing-in on the specific personality of the Child: "I'm so proud of you." Chart.
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"Children tend to cooperate better with a parent who communicates respect when asking them to behave properly, or reminding them of a previous request. For example: "Simply speak to your child with the tone you might use with a friend". Another way you could approach a child with a request is to be direct, and straight to the point, but still polite. For example: John please put your toys in your room. This is showing the child that the parent respects him/her but that they still need to put their toys away. This helps the child's self-esteem in two ways. First is by establishing a sense of love/respect which in turn will help the child feel more like he/she can do what you asked. There is no element of fear when being asked. Secondly, by asking the child and allowing a fair amount of time to accomplish what the parent has asked, allows the child to learn the emotion of self pride and belief that he/she can accomplish the task. All the effects these can have on a child with just one request are astonishing."
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Self-Esteem, 2002.
Examines the development of self-esteem in children.
2,133 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper argues that the development of a positive self-esteem in children largely depends on the caring, appreciative, loving and uncritical approach towards parenting. It shows that parents, by way of their conduct, can either damage and in the process create potential criminals or create a healthy self esteem in children and make them blossom as ideal citizens.
Paper Outline:
Self Esteem
Family Violence and Self Esteem
Negative and Positive Self Esteem
Role of Parents
Unconditional Love
Exemplifying Good Qualities
Appreciation
Avoiding Comparison
Creating a Healthy Home
Special Attention
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"Juvenile gangs are in effect the result of the psychological need to be recognized. The urge for attention and appreciation is unquenched in these children and so they resort to violent methods with a view of attracting attention. So we see that children, if not properly approached, tend to become self-depreciative and join obnoxious anti social elements. A study conducted by Johnson et .al in 1997 revealed that the majority of Juvenile delinquents had a very low self-esteem and that the reason for failure of juvenile programs is the serious lack of consideration of this vital aspect. The study highlighted the importance of properly organized juvenile correction programs based on the improvement of self-esteem [Johnson .P.S, 1977]. It is clear, therefore, that proper parental attention is indispensable for the positive emotional growth of children."
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Developing Self-Esteem, 2002.
A look at the effects of self-esteem on teenagers lives.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes developing self-esteem and what factors can affect it. Self-Esteem is the collection of beliefs or feelings that people have about themselves, grown through experience and time. How people define themselves hugely influences their motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. Self-esteem is developed from childhood. For this reason, it is highly important for adults to help children with self-esteem. Adults also need to be equipped with tools that boost self-esteem.
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Self-Esteem and Body Image, 2005.
This paper is a complete research project including an extensive bibliography, studying the relationship of body image and self-esteem of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from Glasgow, England.
7,685 words (approx. 30.7 pages), 55 sources, APA, $ 167.95
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This paper explains that the intention of this study was to determine how early in their lives children, especially girls, are influenced by the media concerning their body image;and if that influence has any profound or pronounced effect, if the exposure begins during the pre-pubescent period. The author used (1) a self-assessment questionnaire of girls and boys, ages 9 and 10, from two different schools administered by the classroom teacher during regular class sections coupled with (2) the teacher's assessment of the child's self-esteem. This paper concludes that, more significantly with girls than with boys, weight and body image are inextricably linked as early as age nine with children already incorporated concerns of attractiveness as powerful indicators of how these children evaluate their own self-esteem. Tables.
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Introduction
Media influence
Other Influences on Body Image and Self-Esteem in Girls
Taking Objectification a Step Further
The Effect of Body Image in Adolescence
Factors Suggesting the Need for Child-Centred Body-Image/Self-Esteem Studies
Rationale
Hypotheses
Methods
Social Comparisons to Models and Peers
Body Image Satisfaction
Body Mass Index
Results
Relationships between Body Dissatisfaction and Reported Social Comparison
Correlations Between Body Dissatisfaction and Social Comparisons to Models and Peers by Gender
Multiple Regressions of Body Dissatisfaction on BMI, Grade, and
Attractiveness Attributes by Gender
Means and Standard Deviations for Social Comparison to Models and Same-Sex Peers by Gender
Teacher Assessments of Self-Esteem
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Because of the ages of the children in the study, it was decided that the best way to assess self-esteem would be to interview the teachers of the children concerning which children suffered from low self-esteem, and then correlate their answers with those of the children. An almost 100 percent correlation was found among girls between higher weights and low self-esteem. For boys, the correlation between body shape was stronger than the correlation with weight per se. It is easy to conclude, therefore, that "Whether or not they are too heavy, females who see themselves as overweight show decreased satisfaction with their bodies, reduced levels of self-esteem, and lowered psychosocial well-being, as compared with males, in general, and with females who do not consider themselves overweight.""
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Self-Esteem and Stress, 2002.
This paper takes examines issues related to self-esteem and stress.
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to self-esteem and stress. The author discusses the effects that stress may have on self-esteem and outlines possible solutions or stress busters that may be used in order to have a higher self-esteem and therefore less stress. This paper concludes with recommendations for keeping the balance between self-esteem and stress.
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"Life is a continuous journey, one that is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and learning experiences. Throughout the journey of life, all individuals inevitably encounter potentially stressful situations, i.e., death of a parent, friend, or lover; divorce; drug and/or alcohol abuse; financial difficulties; traumatic breakup; unemployment; etc. Individuals generally react to stressful situations in one of two ways. First, some individuals use stressful situations as a motivator, a catalyst to accomplish their objectives and improve their situation. Next, other individuals use stressful situations as a depressant, a reason (consciously or unconsciously) to become ?stuck in the mud? because of their inability to cope."
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Self-Esteem, 2002.
Examines two theories of self-esteem in education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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Examines two theories of self-esteem in education. The view that students who esteem themselves highly will do better academically, and the view that students will achieve self-esteem only if they have earned it by performing well academically. Alignment to juvenile delinquency. Discusses the self-esteem/academic performance relationship of various programs.
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"Introduction
According to Edelstein (2001), there are current two basic views of self-esteem in education, which is said to be commonly defined as holding a high opinion of oneself. One current theoretical position is that self-esteem is good for students in general, and that if is important for them to think well of themselves regardless of how well or badly they have actually performed in school. This view holds, that if students esteem themselves highly, they will automatically do better--and even if they don't do better, they will feel happier about themselves. In other words, this theory holds, at least in part, that improvements in self-esteem are associated with improvements in academic performance.
The second view of self-esteem is more libertarian. This approach, according to ..."
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Self-Esteem in Children, 2005.
Examines how parents can build self-esteem in their children from an early age.
1,531 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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Parents are a vital part of the development of the young child?s self-esteem, and it is important that they keep this in mind with their child, especially when the child?s groundwork for healthy self-esteem is developing during the period from infancy to the age of five. This paper examines what affects a child's self-esteem in these vital years and how parents can contribute to a healthy sense of worth.
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"Self-esteem can only develop out of love. A child must feel loved by others as well as know how to love him or herself in order to have good feelings. Parents must be able to show their children that they love them unconditionally, and that nothing will ever make this stop. Children need to be shown love through cuddling and other physical signs of affection, through words, and through other actions. It is important for the parents to also love themselves, because having a sense of self-worth and respect for one?s self will affect the children. It will both set a good example as well as enable the parent to handle situations well."
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Self - Esteem Techniques, 2006.
A discussion regarding how the foundation for all self-esteem development techniques,is the ability to allow yourself to be whom and what you are and to learn to accept yourself.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses how one of the central aspects that underlies and provides the foundations for many techniques that foster self-esteem is developing the ability to "like yourself". According to the paper, a low self - esteem can be the result of many causes, both psychological and sociological. The paper further discusses how society sometimes provides images and estimations of self-hood and achievement which are difficult to attain. This can often result in a sense of comparative failure which is reflected in a poor sense of self-esteem.
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Introduction
Visualization and Affirmation
Further Practical Techniques
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"In essence the strengthening of self-confidence lies in the ability to realize the uniqueness of one's individual self and to not continually compare yourself to others. As one author on the subject states; "In order to have high self-esteem, students need to recognize, respect, and celebrate personal uniqueness." (Halliday, 1999, p. 51 ) Therefore, a central aspect of visualization and self-awareness techniques is self - acceptance. This also includes the acceptance of weaknesses as well as strengths and personal abilities. " Students need to feel competent in order to have self-esteem, but they also need to accept their own weaknesses and limitations. "(Halliday, 1999, p. 51 )
Another technique which is related to the positive aspects of self-awareness is the realization that you are not alone and that many people suffer from self-esteem issues. This sense of relativity also helps to place the elements creating the lack of self - esteem into perspective. "You can begin by accepting that you are certainly not alone. Masses of people have this problem." ( Webber C. )"
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Self-Esteem, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of self-esteem, focusing on students.
1,632 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In this essay, the writer examines how the issue of self-esteem affects children's development. The writer notes that socio-environmental factors that impact on children can affect their development both positively and negatively. The writer also points out that children and teenagers who live under stressful conditions and who have difficulty getting along with their peers often experience a wide variety of difficulties including mental health issues, failure to progress academically, behavioral issues and drug abuse. The writer concludes that an educator's goal is to help a child develop self-esteem through school, if the process will not begin at home. Children who see themselves as competent are stronger learners and cope with life's stresses better. Further, the writer maintains that schools can provide an alternate experience for students where their efforts are valued and encouraged and where their strengths are nurtured and developed.
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Introduction
How is Self-Esteem Developed?
What schools Can Do
Critics
Conclusion
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"Schools provide a variety of services to their students. Instruction is of course their main purpose, but educators realize that students have significant emotional and social needs as well. Very often a school does not have to do a lot in the way or providing significant levels of social or emotional support for their students, but most schools are prepared to provide it, at least to some degree, when needed. Thus most schools have counselors, and most school districts have both psychologists and social workers. However, typically those people provide their services after things have gone wrong for a student. The possibility of early intervention, to provide a network of support for those children who are not going to develop self-esteem, resilience, and appropriate problem solving skills at home, should be considered."
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Self-Esteem, 2006.
A brief paper which examines varying definitions of self-esteem.
1,201 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that there are many different definitions of self-esteem and concludes that as long as self-assessment is objective and realistic, self-esteem is seen as a positive force and should be pursued. Self-esteem may be too complex a concept to properly define, but it is certainly not an elusive entity to attain.
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"For this reason while self-esteem is a much sought after commodity these days, it must not be equated with over-confidence or arrogance. Pride in one's self is not the same thing as arrogance and similarly healthy self-esteem doesn't follow that a person should become rude, domineering or obnoxious. There is a thin line that separates high self-esteem and haughtiness. While people with healthy self-esteem are well-liked by others, tend to achieve more and are appreciated for their efforts, people with too high or unrealistic sense of self are likely to be rejected by others. In the former category, a person would always appreciate other people's hard work and contribution in his success while the same may not be a habit with arrogant people."
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