Problem
Low self esteem
Other Names:
Lack of self loveAbsence of self affirmation
Low self-image
Low resident self-image
Self-depreciatory operating images
Inadequate self-image
Self-doubt
Loss of self-respect
Worthlessness
Nature:
Low self esteem contributes to a wide range of social problems including alcoholism, drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, crime, child abuse, chronic welfare dependency and poor educational performance.
Broader Problems:
Loss of respectHarmful thoughtLack of self-confidence Narrower Problems:
Inhibited self-promotionDisabling inadequacy feelingsLow self image due to illiteracySocial erosion of personal self-esteem Related Problems:
CrimeChronic alcoholism Münchausen syndromeDefensive life stanceDisrespect for teachersInfantilization of womenHealth risks of teenage sexDependence on social welfareDisharmony of Wood in the bodyAnhedonia Aggravates:
SuicidePower complexSubstance abuseEating disordersAcademic self-promotionSelf-defeating behaviourIntimidation by childrenUndermined citizen confidenceReluctance to join in community actionSelf-image unrelated to the external worldEscaping reality through popular psychological frameworks Reduced By:
NarcissismStrategies:
Building self esteemAffirming selfUnifying creativelyUnifying creativelyProviding self loveAbstaining from self lovePreserving self-respect References:
Wadel, Cato: Now Whose Fault is That ? : the struggle for self-esteem in the face of chronic unemployment Subject(s):
Individuation → Individuation Psychology → Imagery
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Societal Problems → Scarcity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
13.11.2019 – 21:17 CET