Self esteem is the perception of ones value or worth. It can be seen as a measure of how a person values approves of, appreciates, prizes or likes themselves (Adler & Stewart 2004). According to self esteem specialist Morris Rosenberg self esteem simply refers to ones attitude, towards oneself (1965). He defined it as a " unfavorable attitude towards the self." Self esteem involves having confidence in ones worth, abilities and moral values. It encompasses beliefs about oneself such as being loved and worthy as emotional states like triumph, despair, pride and shame.
Here is an overview of levels of self esteem;
High self esteem; Feeling superior to others. Individuals with self esteem often display arrogance, indulgence, in themselves and have a sense of entitlement. Low self esteem; Feeling inferior compared to others. Healthy self esteem; Having an balanced perception of oneself.There are factors that are thought to have an impact, on our self esteem, including our genetics, personality, life experiences, age, health, thoughts, social circumstances. How we compare ourselves to others. It's important to note that self esteem is not set in stone; it can. Be measured. This means we have a abitlity to test for it and work on improving it.