What do you know about the following…

1. Self Esteem2. 3 Areas of Health3. Decision Making4. Peer Pressure/Communication5. Human Body Systems6. Stress7. Smoking/Tobacco8. Alcohol9. Other Drugs10.HIV/AIDS

Characteristics of Health

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• The following data show the results of a survey asked to teens, “What would make you feel better about yourself?” They could choose more than one answer…

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• 49% say better grades• 38% say losing weight• 36% say bulking or toning up• 30% say better relationship with parents• 16% say fitting in with certain peers• 15% say I like myself the way I am

• Do these results surprise you? Why or why not?

Self Esteem

• Your opinion of yourself• How much you respect yourself and like

yourself

Benefits of High Self Esteem

• Accepting yourself for who you are• Realistic view of strengths and weaknesses• Maintain a positive attitude• Form close relationships• Having high self esteem may lead to:– Eat well, exercise regularly, and avoid risky behaviors– Set goals– Ask for help– Bounce back quickly

Risks of Low Self Esteem

• Lack respect for themselves• Judge themselves harshly• Worry what others think of them• Put on an act• Insecure• Fear of failure• Having low self esteem may lead to:– Drug use, drop out of school, pregnant, eating

disorders, violence, destructive behaviors

HOW SELF ESTEEM DEVELOPS

Childhood

• Young children need support and encouragement from all family members

• Succeeding at small, simple tasks helps to build self esteem

• Most children enter school with high self esteem• However, it declines during elementary school– Compare themselves against other children– Negative feedback from teachers, parents, peers

Adolescence

• Normal for teens to be critical• But some teens are overly self conscious• Unattainable comparisons resulting in their

self esteem suffering

Adulthood

• Generally rises• Begin to accomplish goals and take control of

their lives• Can keep things in proper perspective

• In older adults (elderly), self esteem declines• Health problems, limited roles in society