@inbook{1396240bb1974931a5cda2c8f95dac31,
title = "Self-Esteem",
abstract = "Self-esteem refers to how much worth or value people place on themselves as a person. Historically, it has been one of the most widely studied traits in adolescent psychology. It has been long assumed that self-esteem would have a strong impact on a great number of vital aspects of adolescents' psychological functioning and well-being. Its actual benefits, however, turned out to be rather disappointing. This article discusses the meaning, development, causes, and consequences of adolescent self-esteem. It also addresses some of the controversies that surround the topic. Psychologists increasingly acknowledge that there is more to self-esteem than whether it is high or low - a 'new look' that promises to greatly enhance our understanding of adolescent self-esteem and its consequences.",
keywords = "Genetic influences, Implicit self-esteem, Intervention, Narcissism, Parenting influences, Peer influences, Self-esteem, Self-esteem movement, Self-perceived competence, Sociometer theory, State self-esteem",
author = "S. Thomaes and A. Poorthuis and S. Nelemans",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-12-373951-3.00037-5",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780123739513",
volume = "1",
series = "volume 1",
publisher = "Elsevier",
pages = "316--324",
editor = "B. Brown and M. Prinstein",
booktitle = "Encyclopedia of Adolescence",
address = "Netherlands",
}