[en] Self-esteem refers to the individual's perception of his and her competence, value, and worthiness of respect. The early years are critical in forming a base of self-esteem; it develops as a result of positive or negative experiences during childhood. Self-esteem has been identified as an important parameter of adolescent development. This suggest the importance of considering self-esteem in adolescence. This study examined the different data on self-esteem of well adolescents and psychiatric adolescents.
The results are discussed
Disciplines :
Psychiatry
Author, co-author :
Guillon, M. S.
Crocq, M. A.
Bartholomé, F.
Macher, J. P.
Ansseau, Marc ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques > Psychiatrie et psychologie médicale
Language :
French
Title :
Estime de soi et troubles psychiatriques à l'adolescence.
Publication date :
2005
Journal title :
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
ISSN :
0300-8967
Publisher :
Société Royale de Médecine Mentale de Belgique, Namur, Belgium
