Refers to the global emotional judgment individuals make about themselves in terms of worth or value Feelings of positive self-esteem imply that one likes oneself; that one approves of, accepts, and is comfortable with oneself; that one is rarely disappointed in oneself; and that one perceives oneself to be a person of worth and worthy of respect Negative self-esteem, on the other hand, implies that one dislikes or disapproves of oneself; that one devalues oneself and sometimes feels inferior to others; that one perceives oneself to be a worthless person or worthy of condemnation (See self-evaluation; self-adequacy; personality theory)
such regard for one's own character as will restrain one from unworthy action; rational self-esteem
A general feeling of self-worth based on a person's own valuing of herself and her beliefs about the way others value her People with high self-esteem have less tendency to rely on others' opinions as the most important measure of their self-worth TOP
(a) the fundamental valuing of self; (b) acknowleding worth of self and others; (c) acting out of self-esteem rather than self-importance or self-righteousness
Your self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. For example, if you have low self-esteem, you do not like yourself, you do not think that you are a valuable person, and therefore you do not behave confidently. Poor self-esteem is at the centre of many of the difficulties we experience in our relationships. the feeling of being satisfied with your own abilities, and that you deserve to be liked or respected self-respect raise/build (up)/boost sb's self-esteem. Sense of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to an individual's identity. Family relationships during childhood are believed to play a crucial role in its development. Parents may foster self-esteem by expressing affection and support for the child as well as by helping the child set realistic goals for achievement instead of imposing unreachably high standards. Karen Horney asserted that low self-esteem leads to the development of a personality that excessively craves approval and affection and exhibits an extreme desire for personal achievement. According to Alfred Adler's theory of personality, low self-esteem leads people to strive to overcome their perceived inferiorities and to develop strengths or talents in compensation