To summarize the paper we have looked at personality, the way in which personality and self esteem are correlated, characteristics of both low and high self esteem, and a brief look at how researchers today use self esteem to investigate certain aspects of life, especially in youth. Self esteem is in itself less than a productive term but when used in conjunction with personality and the self worth an individual exhibits it can provide needed insight into these topics. High or low self esteem is a product of personality, it is also a product of ones environment. The environment cannot be used to blame low self esteem on; however, because in every state of life on earth, no matter the circumstances people can be found with high self esteem and a great sense of self worth. Self esteem is ones perception of self, not the perception of others onto oneself. If this idea is used in practice then anyone can learn to have a much higher appreciation of who they are and how good they can be.

There are several characteristics of low self esteem that can be easily observed in youths today. When examining a child or youth for aspects of low self esteem one can look for the child to demean his own talents, to be easily influenced by others, to blame others for his/her own weakness, and to express a narrow range of emotions. Other areas are less recognizable, and may only be evident to the child himself. These areas include: the feeling of powerlessness, the intention to avoid any situation causing anxiety, and becoming easily frustrated with less than difficult tasks. These characteristics are often associated with that of a negative self esteem; however, as noted above it is not a negative self esteem in the description of the word negative. These characteristics can be associated with a low self esteem or poor self concept. There is reason for concern if these characteristics are constant and remain evident in a youths personality but there is always the ability to change these properties as self esteem can constantly be enhanced and improved.

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