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ERIC Number: EJ626109
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0140-1971
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Does Low Self-Esteem Predict Health Compromising Behaviours among Adolescents?
McGee, Rob; Williams, Sheila
Journal of Adolescence, v23 n5 p569-82 Oct 2000
Study examined the predictive association for both global and academic self esteem among students ages 9-13 in a large sample of New Zealanders. Results showed levels of global self esteem significantly predicted adolescent reports of problem eating, suicidal ideation, and multiple compromising behaviors. Implications are discussed for the importance of raising self esteem among young people. (Author/JDM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Eating Disorders, Emotional Development, Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, Predictive Measurement, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem, Student Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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