In 2005, Albert Ellis published "The Myth of Self-Esteem," in which he considered a quest for high self-esteem as being worse than hating another human being. His reasoning is that self-esteem is ...

Rula reports that low self-esteem can stem from various causes, and offers six methods to boost self-worth and confidence.

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and ...

The teenage years are a time of many changes, not to mention a rollercoaster of emotions. During this period, individuals often doubt their abilities and skills, which can jeopardize their emotional ...

Unhealthy self esteem in youth can lead to a litany of problems throughout one’s life: including having poor relationships with others, acting out in violent ways, and often leads to unhealthy ...

Why do young people choose to identify with a political party? While existing accounts emphasize the importance of political socialization, we propose that young people’s self-perceptions also ...

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in a student’s overall development, impacting academic performance, social interactions, and confidence in navigating life. Low self-esteem often manifests itself ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – When we talk about success, we often think of it in terms of material achievements, such as wealth or status. However, success can also refer to personal achievements, such as ...

A middle school girl I worked with finally found the courage to tell me her deepest fear. Her body was so tense, it was practically vibrating. “What if I grow up to be ordinary?” she said. The fear ...

When you're in a long-term relationship, it's easy to have low self-esteem. After all, it's probably been some time since you've gotten all gussied up for the sake of attracting a partner. But did you ...