Psychology Self-esteem: Introducing Self-esteem (2nd para)

Question 1

1st reason SE is important

Answer 1

Positive SE may allow someone to take on life with more certainty and confidence

Question 2

2nd?

Answer 2

This allows someone to feel happier and worthy - emotional stability

Question 3

What else is SE linked with (2 lines)?

Answer 3

Related to choice and persistance

ALso linked to presence/absesnce of mental well-being such as depression

Question 4

1st factor that influences SE? + ref

Answer 4

Demographic characteristics - gender/age - e.g. SE said to be more stable when reaching adult hood (Buckworth & Dishman, 2002)

Question 5

What other population effected? + ref

Answer 5

Females - women more likely to have social physique anxiety - linked with LSE - focus on image rather than skills like speed (Ryckman & Hamel, 1995)

Question 6

Another factor (2nd)?

Answer 6

Physical body & how it’s presented - represents link between us and the world - we experience life through our bodies

Question 7

3rd factor?

Answer 7

Social and cultural factors:

E.g. being in an environment you are uncomfortable in, with feeling of being judged may lower SE