Adolescence is a time of change. A stage of evolutionary development in which we constantly seek our place in the world, hence the need to experiment, to get to know each other and to position ourselves in different functions, so it is particularly important that adolescent self-esteem is high. , you can follow an unfortunate path.
In adolescence the need to think deeply about oneself, in turn, the mature brain and we acquire new skills becomes stronger, all of which influences the process of acquiring a new identity. Therefore, it is only when we develop a coherent image of ourselves that we can build our self-esteem.
- The concept of me is the general mental representation we have of ourselves and feeds on self-knownness.
- Am I very impulsive when I make decisions.
- Do I like walking my dog in the park?I’m very competitive when I play football? I speak very formally to my uncle.
In the early years of life, the concept of itself is more malleable, so it is more likely to incorporate the values, valuations and expectations of attachment numbers; however, in adolescence it is much less consistent, more arbitrary and variable.
When we realize who we are and who we are, the concept of me also tells us how much we are worth, so the concept of me contains self-esteem, which will depend on our assessment of ourselves in relation to certain aspects.
In particular, adolescent self-esteem is consistent with the assessment of their own self-concept, encompassing the thoughts, feelings, sensations and experiences they have experienced throughout their lives, so they can positively or negatively value their self-consideration. .
Self-esteem is formed from birth, with the concept of me, which is the result of the interaction of different factors, on the one hand, genetics (temperament) and on the other hand, environmental (personal, social and cultural). we all assimilate and internalize as we grow. This assessment of yourself may vary with age.
When a teen is asked to describe himself, he usually does so according to external attributes related to his physical appearance (attractiveness, traits, body?) And activities (intellectual skills and ways to connect with others). Similarly, his vision revolves around the concepts of value and competence, so he is intimately linked to academic performance, social competence and emotional balance.
Adolescent self-esteem has gender differences
Depending on the adolescent’s level of self-esteem, will other aspects of the adolescent’s life be influenced: school, family, emotional, intrapersonal?In addition, this assessment will have a decisive impact on your future personality and happiness.
Behaviors that indicate teens’ low self-esteem are motivated by a lack of self-confidence and ability.
Erikson determines that adolescence is a process of seeking identity and personal meaning, so while usually established in terms of hormonal crisis and chaos, it is healthy and contributes to the strengthening of the adult’s ego. with the role we want to play in the future and with the educational forces to follow. The search for identity is a fundamental task.
Therefore, self-esteem helps us accept and value our qualities. Just as we know what our flaws are, we must be aware of our strengths and bring them to the surface.
It’s not about being selfish, it’s about being realistic and nurturing self-esteem. Self-esteem is a sign of respect for yourself and others. Only respect is respected. Just as others value it.