Difference between revisions of "Self-esteem"
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*belief in one's own competence.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/emotion_esteem.shtml "Self-esteem" Mental/Emotional Health at BBC Health; accessed 24 December 2007]</ref> | *belief in one's own competence.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/emotion_esteem.shtml "Self-esteem" Mental/Emotional Health at BBC Health; accessed 24 December 2007]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:12, November 10, 2008
Self-esteem is a psychological term describing the state of having in oneself:
- a positive attitude
- a feeling of value in oneself
- belief in one's own abilities[1]
- belief in one's own competence.[2]
Liberal educators often disconnect self-esteem from achievement, focusing more on developing self-esteem than on actually ensuring their students actually learn anything. Liberal educators commonly adopt politically correct policies in their classrooms in order to protect the self-esteem of women, minorities, and other groups. However, a study conducted by the California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem found that higher self-esteem doesn't correspond with higher intellectual performance. Also, having higher self-esteem doesn't produce correct moral outcomes such as lowered teen pregnancy or reduced delinquency.[3]
References
- ↑ Traditional social-psychiatric theory argues that productive people will enjoy life, feel good about themselves, earn the respect of friends and co-workers, and feel connected with their families and society. [1]
- ↑ "Self-esteem" Mental/Emotional Health at BBC Health; accessed 24 December 2007
- ↑ Education's self-esteem hoax (Christian Science Monitor, October 24, 2002