Abstract
This article considers links between self-esteem and resilience, and suggests implications for teachers and schools. A two-dimensional model of self-esteem is employed as a theoretical framework to revisit a range of factors frequently associated with internal resilience. It is argued that because of the way in which self-referent characteristics have been conceptualized in the past, the links between self-esteem and resilience may have been underestimated. Following discussion of the theoretical issues, suggestions are made about to how this model of self-esteem can provide schools with a conceptual framework to help inform resilience-based approaches to support vulnerable children. © 2007 SAGE Publications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-622 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | School Psychology International |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2007 |
Keywords
- Childhood resilience
- Efficacy
- Self competence
- Self esteem
- Self worth