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Positive effects of family interactions on self-esteem in early adolescence

The aim of this research was to determine the contribution of the parent-child relationship quality to the level of child's self-esteem. The research was conducted on the sample of 127 subjects, 72 boys and 55 girls (enrolled in seventh grade of primary school). All subjects completed the questionnaires for assessment of different aspects of family relations and the Coopersmith's Scale of General Self-Esteem. The results of researches show differences between boys and girls in assessment of the perceived father control: boys show a significant tendency to have a higher rate of the perception of Father control. All the variables that represent family relations in this research are significantly correlated with the overall general adolescent's self-esteem. Significant correlation coefficients were found between self-esteem and school achievements. Amongst all family variables, the best predictors of high self-esteem are family satisfaction and positive emotional relationship with their fathers in girls sample, and school success, family cohesiveness and a low level of father control in boys sample. The results show a considerable contribution of different aspects of family functioning to the development of a positive self-image in the period of early adolescence. However, it is important to state that different relations within a family have different effects to boys and girls.

self-esteem; dimension of parenthood: emotionality and control; family cohesiveness; family support; family satisfaction; school success

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