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[[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]].]]

[[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>

The [[root cause analysis|root cause]] of insecurity "often lies in [[fear]]: [[Self-worth|fear of not being good enough]], [[Social rejection|fear of rejection]], or fear of losing something. This fear can stem from various factors, including negative past experiences, low [[self-esteem]], or even [[social anxiety]]. Ultimately, insecurity is often linked to a lack of [[self-worth]] and a belief that one is not inherently valuable or [[Self-efficacy|capable]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=root+cause+of+insecurity&oq=root+cause+of+inse&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBggBEEUYOTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yBggGEEUYPTIGCAcQLhhA0gEINzc1MWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Root cause of insecurity]</ref>  

The [[root cause analysis|root cause]] of insecurity "often lies in [[fear]]: [[Self-worth|fear of not being good enough]], [[Social rejection|fear of rejection]], or fear of losing something. This fear can stem from various factors, including negative past experiences, low [[self-esteem]], or even [[social anxiety]]. Ultimately, insecurity is often linked to a lack of [[self-worth]] and a belief that one is not inherently valuable or [[Self-efficacy|capable]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=root+cause+of+insecurity&oq=root+cause+of+inse&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBggBEEUYOTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yBggGEEUYPTIGCAcQLhhA0gEINzc1MWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Root cause of insecurity]</ref>