Outline the factors that affect self-esteem.

-Parents/family: the general atmosphere in the family contributes more to people’s view of themselves than any event. The parents input carries a considerable great weight on development of self-esteem

- Physical appearance: people formulate a mental image of themselves from the praises or ridicule of others regarding their appearance. This includes height, weight, complexion, symmetrical features of the face and body.

- Education: people tend to formulate a metal picture of self based on their success and failure in the eyes of significant others

- Friends and Peers: one of the pillars of self-esteem is acceptance. Peer may confirm what one has been taught at home. The nicknames and jokes about each other can hurt, thus affecting ones self-esteem. They cut deep and chop at positive aspects of self image.
- Authority Figures: constant put-down can affect ones personality negatively, while affirmation of one’s performance and positive criticisms will enhance one’s self-esteem

- Significant others: many people will glow when hey feel and know they are loved for who they are. The opposite of this e.g. constant criticisms will affect one’s self esteem negatively

- Engaging in self-defeating behavior patterns: these block achievements of a possible meaningful life. People then choke under pressure and make poor decisions that entrench focus on negativity.

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marto answered the question on May 9, 2019 at 09:03