8 Jun
Patterns of Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how much one likes oneself and includes feelings of worth, attractiveness, and social competence. In adolescents, self-esteem, and social competence in adolescents, is greatly influencing by two factors: physical appearance, which is especially important for girls, and acceptance by one’s peers, which is a measure of popularity. Researchers have found a gender difference in levels of self-esteem, with girls more likely to report lower self-esteem during adolescence, with girls more likely to report lower self-esteem during adolescence. Some of the reason why a girl have lower levels are greater converts than boys about personal appearance, more dissatisfaction with their weight, more problems associated with becoming sexually mature, less confidence in their academic abilities and fewer aspirations to professional careers.
Thus maintaining or achieving high levels of self-esteem is more different. Adolescence is a time when a girl or boy becomes intent on discovering her or his identity, a process that continues into early adulthood. Adolescents are likely to experience conflicting values, contradictory goals, and both positive and negative feedback.
