It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. ... That can be disastrous to our self-esteem. ... How we perceive and internalize these childhood messages about our bodies determines our ability to build self-esteem and confidence in our appearance. ... Alas, the pursuit is endless, the products are endless, the damage to our self-esteem is endless, and the body hatred created is devastating. ... Depression, despair, depletion of self-esteem, the withering and wasting away of physical, psychological and fi...

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In addition to lowering recidivism rates, education in prison can help inmates improve their attitudes, raise their self-esteem and help increase opportunities for employment later in life (Diseth 2008). ... At the same time their self-esteem begins to increase some inmates believe they can contribute to their families' well-being and offer more to society than just a life of crime. ... And yet another reason why people believe that education program in prisons are a waste of time and money is because they believe that many prisoners lack self-confidence and have a negative attitude towar...

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Several of the teens admitted that they were lonely, they lacked self-esteem, peer pressure, absent parents, single mothers, sexual and physical abuse, drugs, and a lack of a father figure. ... Because they are young, inexperienced, their poor self image, and need for attention, they become vulnerable to adult male predators at rates that follow the notion that most teenage sex results in adolescent pregnancy. ... This whole issue of teen pregnancy stems from a lack of morals and a lack of self-esteem. ... Also they are less likely than their peers to become self-sufficient adults. ... A...

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They are taught how to relay the message to resist negative social pressures to diet, overeat, or engage in other unhealthy behaviors through the development of self-esteem and skills such as assertiveness, decision-making, and communication. ... , which stands for "Giving Our Girls Inspiration & Resources for Lasting Self-Esteem." ...

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This has a devastating impact, because, for athletes, physical condition and athletic ability are the major components of self-worth."" ... A lot of the time injury leads to decreased self esteem, which can consequently result in irrational thinking. ... "Evidence demonstrates that social support can enhance the well being of injured athletes by reducing distress, preventing perceptions of isolation and fears of re-injury, and increasing motivation and self confidence" (Rees, Mitchell, Evans, & Hardy, p.505 2010). ... Coaches, teammates, and sport medical professionals are considered to be pr...

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Where self-acceptance is difficult and some have tried to change or deny their sexual orientation (Revel and Riot, 2014). ... This type of discrimination leads homosexual to denial of their sexual orientation, low self-esteem and other issues. ... Some of the feelings associated are anxiety, lack of fulfillment and low self-esteem (Revel and Riot, 2014). ...

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Unfortunately, thinness has not only come to represent attractiveness, but also to symbolize success, self-control and higher socioeconomic statusd the size of the weight loss industry for 1994 at $32,680 billion. ... People who have Eating Disorders experience clinical depression, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety, as well as low self-esteem. ... They sometimes take part in actions such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. ... Other therapeutic systems included anti-depressants, other drugs, and Self-esteem enhancemen...

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Social and psychological well being includes aspects of personal adjustment, self-concept, interpersonal relationships, antisocial behavior, and cognitive functioning. Personal adjustment includes self-control, leadership, responsibility, independence, achievement orientation, aggressiveness, and gender-role orientation. ... A series of studies indicate that children in divorced, non-remarried families have lower self-esteem than children in intact families. ... Ongoing high levels of conflict, whether in intact or divorced homes, produce lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and a loss of sel...

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Uniforms tailored to individual schools may enhance the schools sense of community as well as the students self-esteem. ... The joining together by all students will also raise the morale and self-esteem of students. ...

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Today, in the Western culture it seems that for many young people, young women in particular, looking good is an extremely significant part of our lives (Brumberg, 21) For some their happiness and self worth come to be largely determined by their body image. ... People who focus on unrealistic body images tend to have lower self-esteem, and are more likely to fall prey to eating disorders. ...

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It was a time to express your self, and get out of regular class. ... What is most important in any creative act is the process of self-expression. ... These feelings of accomplishment and success are important for a persons self esteem and their sense of being. ...

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In book written by Patricia Trouphy she stated these important consequences that come about: • Worry about pregnancy and AIDS • Regret and self-recrimination • Guilt • Loss of self-respect and self-esteem • The corruption of character and the debasement of sex • Shaken trust and fear of commitment • Rage over betrayal • Depression and suicide • Ruined relationships • Stunting personal development (U.S. ...

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HISPANIC ARTIST Art is something that people of all ages over the world can appreciate. Art doesn't expect you to speak the same language; it's just there for you to admire it. Today I would like to introduce six Hispanic Artists who have touched the lives of Americans. Some were visitor...

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Children can be very cruel to their classmates, and this helps to boost their own self esteem. So in terms of racism, perhaps we can see this issue as a major insecurity with the self. ... Or that she can worry about racism without being seen as self-interested or self-seeking. ...

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"It is considered that around 150 million children in the world live with a disability; 80% of them live in developing countries. Most often, these children do not receive necessary treatment and most of them are discriminated against" (Disabled Children). Many kids with special needs are being trea...

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Some of the behavioral characteristics include inattentive, impulsive, hyperactive, aggressive behavior, low self esteem, poor concentration, sensation-seeking behavior, and inconsistent behavior (Flick 1998). ... It doesn't improve academic performance, doesn't build self confidence, and doesn't help a child become responsible for their actions. ... This includes teaching sensible thinking, avoiding the impulsive thinking, directing their actions, and avoiding the feelings of incompetence, and poor self image. ...

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This, in-turn, also skews their results for self-defense. They needed to account for the numerous crimes prevented from the use of firearms through self-defense, which would greatly impact the ratio. ... It was a right that many of the Founding Fathers held to great esteem, a right to never be denied. ... Opponents of gun control also state that gun control violates the human right of self-defense; therefore the government is personally responsible for the consequences. ... The accomplice is just as guilty as the murderer for the accomplice violated the right of self-defense. ...

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Opponents of affirmative action also believe that minority's "success might be due to membership of a group rather than personal merit and also has a bad effect on self-confidence and self esteem" (Konrad, 446). ...

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Her self-evaluation of herself was very low. ... People ignored her when she first moved to the United States so she had a very low self-esteem and hardly ever wanted to go to school. ...

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They are more likely to have serious substance abuse problems, low self esteem, eating disorders, and sexual dysfunction. ... Abortion should not be considered murder if the fetus is not self-sustaining and requires the mother's body and physical resources to survive. ...

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Their lack of self esteem makes it difficult to fit in socially and think for themselves. ... A sense of rejection and inability to deal with self-doubt make it unlikely a girl will say no to sex with a boy who shows her some attention. ...

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The third factor is marginalization, "People who are marginalized are excluded from, or absent from, core productive social roles in society "roles which convey self-respect and meaningful contribution"" (Pg. 76). ... The women selling their bodies are not benefiting; money will always come and go but a person's body and self-esteem are sacred. ...

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Both of these esteemed individuals viewed democracy to require the input of the people, however, initially neither thought the representatives" hands should be tied to correlate their votes exactly with the outcome of the peoples" expressed desires. ... The court ruled that the Cherokee Nation was a "distinct community" with self-government "in which the laws of Georgia can have no force." ... Ultimately men are in desperate need of guidance and restraints, from God first and foremost, but also from self imposed huma...

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There are several cases of depression, drug and alcohol abuse, self-mutilation, psychosis, and finally suicide, among people who know they were unwanted babies. Several parents even say that openly to their children, causing disproportional trauma and an eternal feeling of not belonging and poor self-esteem....

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Self-judgments are extremely critical throughout one's life, and success with such negative thoughts is inevitable. ... At the same time, a low self-esteem seems to result from sperm donation. ...

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