Affects of Self-Esteem Among Adolescents

By ColleenAnn

  • Does low self-esteem predict health compromising behaviours among adolescents?

    This article provides research to see the linkage between low self-esteem and "health compromising behaviors." Mcgee, Rob, and Sheila Williams. "Does Low Self-esteem Predict Health Compromising Behaviours among Adolescents?" Journal of Adolescence (2005): 569-82. Web. 15 Sept. 2014.

  • Low Self-Esteem Is Related to Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Delinquency

    Within three studies, researchers found that low self-esteem relates to "externalizing problems." M. Brent Donnellan, Kali H. Trzesniewski, Richard W. Robins, Terrie E. Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi. Low Self-Esteem Is Related to Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, and Delinquency. Psychological Science 2005 16: 328. Web.

  • Low self-esteem during adolescence predicts poor health, criminal behavior, and limited economic prospects during adulthood.

    Researchers find that low self-esteem results in poor mental and physical health along with higher levels of criminal activity. Trzesniewski, Kali H.; Donnellan, M. Brent; Moffitt, Terrie E.; Robins, Richard W.; Poulton, Richie; Caspi, Avshalom. Low self-esteem during adolescence predicts poor health, criminal behavior, and limited economic prospects during adulthood. Developmental Psychology, Vol 42(2), Mar 2006, 381-390. Web.

  • Characteristics Associated With Low Self-Esteem Among US Adolescents

    Researchers examined the effects of low self-esteem in adolecents. McClure, Auden C., Susanne E. Tanski, John Kingsbury, Meg Gerrard, and James D. Sargent. "Characteristics Associated With Low Self-Esteem Among US Adolescents." Academic Pediatrics (2010): 238-44.e2. Web. 15 Sept. 2014.

  • Does low self-esteem predict depression and anxiety? A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

    Researchers did a study to see how much low self-esteem has to do with depression. Sowislo, Julia Friederike, and Ulrich Orth. "Does Low Self-esteem Predict Depression and Anxiety? A Meta-analysis of Longitudinal Studies." Psychological Bulletin (2013): 213-40. Web. 15 Sept. 2014.

  • Socio-economic differences in self-esteem ofadolescents influenced by personality, mentalhealth and social support

    Studies have shown that those with lower economic status tend to have lower self-esteem. Veselska, Z., A. Madarasova Geckova, B. Gajdosova, O. Orosova, J. P. Van Dijk, and S. A. Reijneveld. "Socio-economic Differences In Self-esteem Of Adolescents Influenced By Personality, Mental Health And Social Support." The European Journal of Public Health (2014): 647-52. Web. 15 Sept. 2014.