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self-esteem

[self-i-steem, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪˈstim, ˌsɛlf- /


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The content also portrays an unrealistic idea of beauty via digitally altered images that can lead to low self-esteem in girls, which creates fertile ground for depression or eating disorders, it added.

From Barron's

Why it’s vital: In his critically acclaimed series “BoJack Horseman,” Bob-Waksberg examines memory as a sharp edge constantly cutting down the character’s ego and self-esteem.

From Salon

From there, Gunn’s curated playlist, featuring bands like Hardcore Superstar, Cruel Intentions and Ida Maria, musically narrates each installment’s operatic heroics and slapstick violence, or adds poignancy to Chris’ bouts of crushingly low self-esteem.

From Salon

Mr Beech says: "Somebody has saved their self-esteem by going in for a coat and a cup of tea but are actually coming out in many occasions with a support package in place."

From BBC

A large body of research shows that a strong connection to family is linked to higher prosocial behavior, stronger self-esteem and lower rates of substance use and delinquency among Latino youth.

From The Wall Street Journal