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Self-esteem in children: considerations for measurement and intervention
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.
Summary
This study presents a differentiated model of self-esteem, highlighting competence and social support as key factors. It offers occupational therapists a framework for evaluation and intervention, particularly for children with disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
Background:
- William James, C. H. Cooley, and G. H. Mead's foundational work.
- Dr. Susan Harter's development of a differentiated self-esteem model (1983).
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a differentiated model of self-esteem for occupational therapy.
- To outline its application in evaluation and intervention.
Main Methods:
- Review of foundational psychological theories on self-esteem.
- Application of Harter's differentiated model in occupational therapy contexts.
Main Results:
- Competence and social support are identified as crucial components of self-esteem.
- Discounting is proposed as a mechanism for self-esteem maintenance/improvement.
Conclusions:
- The differentiated self-esteem model is a valuable tool for occupational therapists.
- Social comparison, desirability, and defensiveness are key considerations for children with disabilities.