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Self-esteem during the school years. Its normal development and hazardous decline.
1Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1992
Summary
Child and adolescent self-esteem significantly impacts development. This article explores its origins, components, behavioral signs, and effective reinforcement strategies for healthy psychological growth.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Self-esteem is crucial for child and adolescent well-being.
- It influences multiple life domains.
- Understanding its development is key.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine self-esteem emergence in child-environment interactions.
- To outline components and behavioral manifestations.
- To identify strategies for reinforcing self-esteem.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on self-esteem development.
- Analysis of child-environment interaction models.
- Examination of behavioral indicators and coping mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Self-esteem develops dynamically through continuous interaction.
- Components include self-perceptions and evaluations.
- Behavioral manifestations vary, including coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- A dynamic interactional framework aids understanding.
- Recognizing components and behaviors is vital.
- Targeted interventions can bolster self-esteem.
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