EFFECT OF SELF-ESTEEM ON LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

This study aims to investigate two things based on the empirical data mentioned above: (1) how self-esteem and life satisfaction are related (2) the effects of gender on self-esteem as well life satisfaction. This review paper indicates that our emotional health, relationships, well-being, and ability to make decisions are all impacted by our sense of self-esteem. Adolescents who are confident in their skills and abilities may feel more satisfied with their lives generally, which could lead to higher self-esteem. Similarly, persons who tend to underestimate their own skills may have lower levels of positive self-esteem in response to reduced life satisfaction. Adolescents with high life satisfaction scores also exhibit better levels of social, emotional, and academic self-efficacy than those with low life satisfaction. Reduced levels of happiness and life satisfaction might result from poor self-esteem. Life satisfaction and self-esteem help adolescents to control, regulate, or reduce psychological distress and increase their subjective happiness, which in turn contributes to their overall mental well-being. Whether these two variables are high in boys or girls, the conclusion is that gender has an impact on self-esteem and life satisfaction. Increased life satisfaction is predicted by self-esteem and academic achievement in both boys and girls Gender influences the expression and growth of self-esteem. KEYWORDS: Self-Esteem, Life satisfaction, Adolescents