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Adolescents' problems and their relationship to self-esteem.

J F Harper1, E Marshall

  • 1School of Behavioural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Girls aged 14-16 report more problems and lower self-esteem than boys, particularly in personal and family areas. Adjustment to schoolwork is a key concern for both sexes, impacting adolescent self-esteem.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant psychological and social changes.
  • Self-esteem is a crucial factor influencing adolescent well-being and adjustment.
  • Understanding gender differences in adolescent concerns is vital for targeted support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine sex differences in the number and nature of problems reported by adolescents.
  • To investigate the relationship between self-esteem and reported problems in adolescents.
  • To explore gender-specific correlations between problem areas and self-esteem.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Mooney Problem Check List and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale to 201 adolescents (ages 14-16).
  • Analyzed data to identify significant differences between males and females regarding reported problems and self-esteem levels.
  • Examined correlations between specific problem domains and self-esteem for each gender.

Main Results:

  • Overall, girls reported significantly more problems and lower self-esteem compared to boys.
  • Girls reported higher concerns in interpersonal relationships, personal adjustment, health, and family issues.
  • No significant sex differences were found in educational/vocational future concerns; schoolwork adjustment was a notable concern for both sexes.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent girls face more challenges and have lower self-esteem than boys, particularly in personal and social domains.
  • Self-esteem is significantly related to the problems adolescents experience, with distinct patterns for girls and boys.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing gender-specific adolescent concerns and the role of self-esteem in overall well-being.

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