PSYCOLOGY RESEARCH

Self esteem from youth to adulthood



Table of Contents

Introduction1

Defining Self Esteem1

American Youth and Self Esteem1

Thesis Statement2

The most prevalent statistical components that assist and distracts in self confidence in youth2

For children2

For teenager3

The development of self confidence from the earliest age to young adulthood4

Beliefs4

The Past4

Fathers (Parents)4

Addressing the Issue5

Origin of the Problem7

Psychological Theories on self esteem7

Historic Theories7

Current Discovery8

Conclusion & Research Summary8

References11

Self esteem from youth to adulthood

Introduction

Defining Self Esteem

The self-esteem is a psychological, term for the trial or assessment of an individual in relation to its own values. When a person performs a good thing he thinks, it feels a recovery and when evaluating its actions as being in opposition to its values, it reacts as "dropping in his esteem." According to some psychologists, the term should be distinguished from the “confidence” which, although related to the first, is related to capacity with more values (Savin, 1983).

American Youth and Self Esteem

Parents can have the greatest impact on our self-esteem as we are developing into adults. Children want to be valued and loved, eventually taking those messages and, if given positive messages, it increases their self-esteem. Self-esteem is not narcissism, but respect for one's self and abilities; it helps us to endure the difficulties in life we will all face (Downie, 2006).

Teens often feel uncomfortable. They have new bodies and minds and developing relationships with friends and family members are changing. Understand first that is not always good at everything. The changes in their lives sometimes arrive faster than the ability to adapt.

Low self-esteem typically peaks during the early years of adolescence, then improves slightly over the next few years as new identities gain strength and focus. At any age, lack of confidence in itself can be a serious problem. Young teens with low self-confidence are less apt to participate in activities with their peers and form friendships with them. This further isolates them and prevents them develop a better image of themselves. And when you make friends, are more vulnerable to negative peer pressure from friends.

Thesis Statement

Self Esteem is the order of our “believes and rituals” of intrinsic & extrinsic factors of our daily lives. The problem of Self-Esteem in of youth is manifest in their life, not the real problem; it is only the manifestation of the real problem.

The most prevalent statistical components that assist and distracts in self confidence in youth

For children

First, we can foster their independence. Self-worth is built on accomplishing a goal and feeling pride in it, not false praise given because it is an obligation to praise. Praising a ten-year-old for coloring a picture is not going to increase self-value, whereas congratulating them on painting a piece of art can be (Anthony, 2007).

Secondly, avoid overprotective your child. When your child experiences losses, challenges, and failures, learning determination and developing a drive to continue in the face of problems versus giving up in defeat, then real successes do not feel hollow.

Third, stay away from comparisons, particularly to siblings and close friends. Children are exceptional in their qualities, capabilities, and ...