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Self Esteem In Adolescent Females, Ruth Striegel Weissman
Self Esteem In Adolescent Females, Ruth Striegel Weissman
Ruth Striegel Weissman
Purpose
Self-esteem is a major “predictor” of satisfaction with life. This longitudinal study examined mean and individual changes in self-esteem, and how self-esteem is affected by race and body mass.
Methods
Girls were recruited at ages 9 and 10 years, and followed to age 22 years. The Harter Self-Perception Profile was administered every other year, analyzing scores from the Global Self-Worth Scale, by age or developmental phase: ages 9–12 (I), 13–16 (II), and 17–22 (III). Regression modeling included main effects and interactions between age/phase, race, and body mass index (BMI).
Results
Self-worth was greater in black than white women, and …