Yet “whether conceiving self-esteem as a vehicle of motivation, a buffer against the fear of death, or a social thermometer, all these functional accounts align with the notion that the ...

Psychologists often see low self-esteem create a ripple effect that can become all-consuming for the person suffering from it ...

Self-acceptance is slightly different from self-esteem, as self-acceptance is more of a constant. Self-esteem, on the other hand, can go up and down based on what's happening around you.

For many decades, a now known-to-be misguided parenting philosophy has led many to think treating the child as “special” will raise their self-esteem like a thermometer on a hot day.

In recent years, self-esteem has fallen out of favor in the scientific literature and in the popular media as an important factor for life outcomes. But a new large research review conducted by ...

I n today’s youth-obsessed culture, getting older is often seen as something to fear. But a new study says at least one thing gets better with age: self-esteem. Age 60 seems to be best for self ...

Low-self esteem makes us less likely to ask for or get promotions, raises and even jobs. Peopleimages / Getty Images Nov. 15, 2017, 11:21 AM EST / Updated Nov. 15, 2017, 11:21 AM EST ...

When Self Esteem played at Glastonbury last month, the crowd started howling like dogs. To the uninitiated, this might seem bizarre - but barking has become a ritual at the singer's gigs. It's a ...