Adolescent Self-Esteem and Gender: Exploring Relations to Sexual Harassment, Body Image, Media Influence, and Emotional Expression

@article{PolceLynch2001AdolescentSA,
  title={Adolescent Self-Esteem and Gender: Exploring Relations to Sexual Harassment, Body Image, Media Influence, and Emotional Expression},
  author={Mary Polce-Lynch and B. Myers and Wendy L. Kliewer and C. Kilmartin},
  journal={Journal of Youth and Adolescence},
  year={2001},
  volume={30},
  pages={225-244}
}
  • Mary Polce-Lynch, B. Myers, +1 author C. Kilmartin
  • Published 2001
  • Psychology
  • Journal of Youth and Adolescence
    • Self-esteem plays a central role in mental health, yet not enough is known about how youth evaluate themselves as they move across adolescence. This study used a cross-sectional design to examine age and gender patterns in self-esteem and to explore how contemporary social influences relate to adolescent self-esteem. Self-reported influences on self-esteem involving the media, sexual harassment, body image, family and peer relationships, and emotional expression were evaluated with 93 boys and… CONTINUE READING
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