This causes the victim to lose self-esteem and confidence, making the bullies more powerful in this situation and it leads the victim to a severe case of depression. The teen sees and feels how powerful that specific social group is and then they label more social groups as that powerful, which brings down their self-esteem even more. ... The power struggles between the teenagers and all different groups in society create inner self-conflicts and societal conflicts. ... These negative environments cause the teenagers to behave in a negative way, which means they do not have self-confidence a...

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(Nichcy, 2004) According to Lashers(1978), Emotional disturbance can be generally defined as an abrupt break, slowing down, or postponement in developing and meaningful relationships with other persons and/or in developing a positive and accurate sense of self. ... He may express himself by throwing a toy or hitting a mother child, rather than by smiling. (3) Learning skills and gaining self confidence. ... (Weintein,1987) Nichcy (2004) Some of the characteristics and behaviours seen in the children with emotional disturbances include: Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness); Aggr...

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On the other hand, according to Morris, Crowley and Morris (2001), enhancing and honoring cultural or ethnic identity may reduce these problems as well as loneliness and depression and heighten emotional well-being, social adjustment, self-esteem, coping abilities and optimism. They further state that "retraditionalization" - which is "increasing reliance on cultural beliefs, customs, and rituals as a means of overcoming problems and achieving Indian self determination" (p. 34) - has been called essential to the revitalization of American Native communities. ... "Being Indian" is very imp...

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The many possible outcomes of a positive or negative self-image can overall determine a person's future, from being the CEO of a business to possibly suffering from a long term mental illness. ...

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