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self-esteem

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


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This is converging with concerns about youth mental health, the outsourcing of thinking to artificial intelligence, and the proliferation of social media and smartphones impacting attention spans and self-esteem.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Her books include a 1983 essay collection, “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions”; a 1986 portrait of Marilyn Monroe; her 2015 memoir, “My Life on The Road”; and works on aging and self-esteem.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

For those who have not been identified, negative feedback from adults and peers can further depress self-esteem.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

But the boost to human self-esteem and the reminder that our squishy bodies still matter more than all the data in the cloud?

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

It was signs like this that usurped my self-esteem and my hope.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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