Boys and girls with high and low self-esteem are equally sexually active. However, self-esteem is linked with effective contraceptive use. Those teens with high self-esteem are more likely than other teens to use contraceptives responsibly and effectively. However, some feel that a low self-esteem is a large contributor to teen sexual activity and pregnancy. For example, a teenage girl with a low self-esteem may intentionally attempt to become pregnant. ...

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Adults who are sexually abused as children often can't erase the harm done to their lives; therefore, they may have to receive years of psychotherapy to help counteract the effects of sexual dysfunction, depression, and the sense of low self-esteem. ... Low self-esteem is also another effect of sexual abuse. Having a low self esteem often leads to the feeling of emptiness. It is not unusual for children who have been sexually abused to show many signs of low self-esteem, including suicidal depression, self-hatred, and a sense of hopelessness. ... Adults who are sexually abused as chi...

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She reports flashbacks of being frightened in the dark, has a history of self-harm, problems with socializing, and low self-confidence, difficulty sleeping well, sever migraine headaches, and complaints of depression. She has strong urges to self-harm which began last year. ... She wishes to begin outpatient therapy; per the client, she would like to "feel normal for once in my life", end self-harming, address her trauma issues, and improve her self-esteem. ... Self-harm continued and escalated as evidenced by her recent suicide attempt by cutting her wrist. ... Her symptoms inc...

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Sexual abuse can interfere with the child's attitudes toward their self, sexuality, and trusting relationships. ... It completely destroys a child's self-esteem. ... It can cause a child to lead a life of depression, low self-esteem, and insecurity. ...

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Among the effects is guilt, anxiety, self-blame, depression, feelings of worthlessness, and mistrust of self and others. Bad relationships especially erode your self-esteem. They systemically wear away at your confidence, sense of self-worth, trust in your perceptions and self concept. ... They've had experiences where other people in their life have hurt them, which have affected their self-esteem. ... Love isn't supposed to hurt " a good relationship is supposed to bolster self-esteem, not shred it to pieces. ...

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Emotional abuse is a behavioral pattern that attacks a child's self-esteem and emotional development. ... The verbal abuse has created an extremely low self-esteem or self worth. ... Denial, rationalization, and justification are mechanisms used to defend themselves from their self weaknesses (book). ... Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior that attacks a child's emotional development and self- worth (child abuse). ...

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When any caretakers use profane words on the elderly they often are degraded and they have a low self esteem. Low self esteem often leads to serious mental disorders and it can make the elderly depressed. ...

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How could she, an educated woman with self-confidence, a career, and awareness, be a victim? ... In addition to issues of power and control, factors like anxiety, low self-esteem, powerlessness, and fear of abandonment by the victim are often reasons for the use of power and control by an abuser, but it presents itself in rage toward intimate significant others. ... Since the majority of batterers lack self-esteem, battering is often propelled by jealousy that stems from deep insecurity. ... VICTIMS Victims normally have or develop low self-esteem, a vacillating sense of self-worth, p...

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Victims may suffer serious physical injury even death, Emotional harm, such as depression, loss of self-esteem, anxiety, feelings of helplessness and worthlessness, and also can have work problems, loss of job and income. ... Abusers may experience loss of self-esteem, leading to continued violence, legal problems such as, fines, and jail, possible violent revenge by victims, continued violence in their relationships, unless they seek help, and also can present work problems, loss of job and income. ... Many abusers witnessed or suffered abuse earlier in life and as a result have a low sel...

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She exhibits low self-esteem, and as a result, she sometimes acts without clear reasoning. ... She often has to restore confidence in her self, by assuring that her relationship with Glenn is okay. ... I= am always thinking of the things I cannot tell him.@ Because she has low self-esteem she feels as if he really knew her, he would leave. ...

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Anti-spanking groups believe spanking/corporal punishment, destroys self esteem, transmits a pro violence attitude, and children who are hit often grow up with feelings of resentment (www.stophitting .com) Pro spanking groups believe that spanking/corporal punishment is okay, when used for a clear and deliberate misbehavior, and works best when coupled with other forms of discipline such as, "time out". ... Are we truly corrupting their self-esteem? ...

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Toddlers on the other hand can show increased illness, severe shyness, decreased self esteem, hitting, biting, and trouble in preschool or day care. ... They also display stealing, lying, nightmares, eating disorders, self-mutilation, reduction in school marks, substance abuse, and the need to be too perfect. ...

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Emotional abuse usually affects the victim's sense of self and reality as the abuser is trying to brainwash the victim into thinking they deserve what they are getting. ... The long-term impact of violence includes depression, fear, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). ...

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According to Krause and Roth (2010), study on child sexual abuse history and feminine gender-role identity suggest that childhood abuse has repeatedly been associated with the development of low-self esteem and malignant self-representations. ... (2010), the short- and long-term negative effects of child sexual abuse include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, aggression, dissociation, self-harm, and substance misuse (Kendall-Tackett et al., 1993), as well as unusual and inappropriate sexual behaviors (Trickett et al., 1997) and academic underachievement (Jones et al., 2004). ...

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Abusers feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in controlling anger and other strong emotions, or when they feel inferior to the other person in education and socio-economic background. ... Young men are not only learning to become abusers but are taking on the some of the same traits: low self-esteem, insecurity, manipulative behavior, and many more. ... The use of honesty and accountability: accepting responsibility for self, acknowledging past behavior, admitting when at fault, communicating openly and truthfully. ...

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I was never a victim of a violent situation in a relationship but I have had a bad ending to a relationship where my ex boyfriend was not ready for the relationship to end and actually became crazy and tried to self-harm himself. ... Persons' self esteem can also negotiate peoples experience and observations of their own intimate relationships. If a partner lacks self-esteem it is often proven for them to bring down how their partner feels about themselves. ...

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Behavioral indicators could be self destructive, withdrawn and/or aggressive behavior, arrives at school early or stats late as if afraid to be at home, chronic runaway (adolescent), complains of soreness or moves uncomfortably, wears clothing inappropriate to weather, bizarre explanations of injuries. ... They are withdrawn, chronic depression, excessive seductiveness, role reversal, overly concerned for siblings, poor self esteem, self devaluation, lack of confidence, peer problems, lack of involvement, massive weight change, suicide attempts (especially adolescents), hysteria, lack of emoti...

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Also, this will affect the child's self-esteem and performance in their world. ... Poorly attached children are in risk of diminished self-esteem and thus views themselves negatively. ... Also, the children that have psychological damage from maltreatment are more likely to indulge in suicide and self mutilation. ... Children with inappropriate sexual behavior, such as frequent and overt self stimulation are a direct constituency of sexual abuse. ...

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It is a constant put-down that works on your self-esteem. ... All mistreatment takes a toll on self-esteem. ... Mental abuse is a blow of death to your self-esteem. ... We hold this to be self evident because the basic need of the sexual drive is denied a constructive (at least, less destructive) outlet in modern society. ...

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In many cases, children engaged in labour will suffer with a lower IQ, physical harm and abuse, low self-esteem, little or no education, and deprivation of adequate care (U.S. ... Abuse commonly produces feelings of guilt, violation, loss of control, and lowered self-esteem. ...

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The feminist (patriarchal) theory is when the male in a relationship uses violence and intimidation to destroy a woman's self-esteem in an attempt to take control of her. The modeling theory is a psychological theory where studies believe that domestic violence results from anti-social personality, a psychological disorder or problem such as low-self-esteem, post-traumatic stress or a person need to be in control. ...

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It is also a pattern of behavior that attacks a child's emotional development and sense of self-worth. ... Some examples of emotional child abuse are: verbal abuse; excessive demands on a child's performance; excessive, aggressive, or unreasonable demands that place expectations on a child beyond his or her capacity; penalizing a child for positive, normal behavior (smiling, mobility, exploration, vocalization, manipulation of objects); discouraging caregiver and infant attachment; penalizing a child for demonstrating signs of positive self-esteem; and penalizing a child for using i...

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Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston Women Overcoming Domestic Violence Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat" is a short story about the struggles and hardships in the life of an African American woman living in the south. The short story talked about the treatment of women in these times. Many women of present t...

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A Global Epidemic Violence: adj. 1. Using Physical Force to hurt somebody or damage something. 2. Illegal Force of unjustified force, or the effect created by the threat of this. (Encarta Dictionary 2002 page 1983) Violence against women occurs in many different forms and in many diffe...

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Wife Abuse Even though abuse of women is not acceptable now, it has happened throughout history. In ancient times, men were allowed to subjugate, batter and even kill their wives if infidelity was suspected (Hutchings 65). The structure of society led men to continue to exercise authority, not ...

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