Question

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Adolescence is a time of life when a person’s delf esteem is known to fluctuate significantly. It

is estimated that up to a half of all adolescents will struggle with low self esteem. There are some

common indicators that suggest a teenager may have issues with self esteem.

One of the most observable signs of low self esteem is when a teenager walks everywhere with

his head pointed downwards and his chin stuck to the top of his chest. Teens with low self esteem

often feel like they want to hide and get through public situations unnoticed. Those who feel that they

are not worth much may find it very hard to make eye contact with others when communicating. They

avoid making a connection because they assume others have the same negative view of them as they

do. Then again, the language they use will often convey what it is they believe. Phrases like “I am

useless”, “I always get it wrong,” are examples of someone expressing negative beliefs about oneself.

Teenagers who feel bad about themselves will often seek to be negative about others. This is

usually a defence mechanism. Often teens will be most critical of others who exhibit similar qualities

that they don’t like about themselves. Feelings of worthlessness can also manifest in a genuine fear of

physical contact from others. When teens feel they are not valuable or worthwhile they can crave

attention.

Feelings of inadequacy in teens may also be manifested as excessive bragging about

themselves, their achievements, or appearance. They may speak too loudly and be aggressive In their

tone. They many also avoid social situations. Teens who have few friends or weak bonds with peers

commonly have low self esteem.​

Answer 1

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adolescent and teenage