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Insecurity (Psychology) (view source)
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[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]
[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]
In psychology, '''insecurity''' refers to "feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and [[anxiety]] about oneself. It's characterized by a lack of [[confidence]] and can significantly impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Insecure individuals often doubt their abilities, worry about their relationships, and fear potential failures."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=psychological+insecurity&oq=psychological+insecurity&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiRAhiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yBggJEC4YQNIBCDg3MDBqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Psychological insecurity]</ref>
In psychology, '''insecurity''' refers to "feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and [[anxiety]] about oneself. It's characterized by a lack of [[confidence]] and can significantly impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Insecure individuals often doubt their abilities, worry about their relationships, and fear potential failures."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=psychological+insecurity&oq=psychological+insecurity&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiRAhiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yBggJEC4YQNIBCDg3MDBqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Psychological insecurity]</ref>
*[https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/how-to-stop-insecurities 4 Reasons You May Feel Insecure, and How to Build Your Confidence] by
*[https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/how-to-stop-insecurities 4 Reasons You May Feel Insecure, and How to Build Your Confidence] by
*[https://www.tonyrobbins.com/how-to-overcome-insecurity How to overcome insecurity]
*[https://www.psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-insecurity/ The Psychology Behind Insecurity]
*[https://www.psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-insecurity/ The Psychology Behind Insecurity]
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201512/the-3-most-common-causes-of-insecurity-and-how-to-beat-them#:~:text=Most%20of%20us%20feel%20insecure,can%20all%20contribute%20to%20insecurity. The 3 Most Common Causes of Insecurity and How to Beat Them] by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D.
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201512/the-3-most-common-causes-of-insecurity-and-how-to-beat-them#:~:text=Most%20of%20us%20feel%20insecure,can%20all%20contribute%20to%20insecurity. The 3 Most Common Causes of Insecurity and How to Beat Them] by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D.