Psychology

Facilitating children's self-esteem: The role of parents and teachers

Document Type

Book Chapter

Abstract

Self-esteem, the evaluative aspect of the self-concept, has been linked to important outcomes in children, such as enhanced well-being (Rosenberg, 1965; Wilson, 1991), lower symptomatology (i.e., depression and anxiety; Harter, 1999), and more positive peer relations (Coopersmith, 1967). Thus, it is not surprising that a great deal of research has focused on the socialization of children’s self-esteem. In this paper, we focus on the contributions of parents and teachers to children’s self-esteem.

Publication Title

Self-Esteem Issues and Answers: A Sourcebook of Current Perspectives

Publication Date

2013

First Page

229

Last Page

237

ISBN

9780203759745

DOI

10.4324/9780203759745

Keywords

parents, self-concept, self-determination, self-esteem, teachers, independence (personality), parental Involvement, socialization, autonomy

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