Self Esteem

Article summary

Self-esteem is confidence in one's own worth, abilities, or morals. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself (for example, "I am loved", "I am worthy") as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. Smith and Mackie define it by saying "The self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem, is the positive or negative evaluations of the self, as in how we feel about it (see self)." The construct of self-esteem has been shown to be a desirable one in psychology, as it is associated with a variety of positive outcomes, such as academic achievement, relationship satisfaction, happiness, and lower rates of criminal behavior. The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior while drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness, and increased vulnerability to substance abuse. Self-esteem can apply to a specific attribute or globally. Psychologists usually regard self-esteem as an enduring personality characteristic (trait self-esteem), though normal, short-term variations (state self-esteem) also exist. Synonyms or near-synonyms of self-esteem include: self-worth, self-regard, self-respect, and self-integrity. Several studies suggest that socially engaged activities can improve adolescents' self-esteem, mental well-being, and overall health.…

Key claims

1. P136: Q3071 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
2. P13602: Q840130 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
3. P155: Q2400922 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
4. P156: Q2418203 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
5. P162: Q3990559 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
6. P1651: CkFH0KMO0G0 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
7. P1729: mw0001055783 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
8. P175: Q157041 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
9. P1954: 77216 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
10. P264: Q726153 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
11. P31: Q134556 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
12. P31: Q7366 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
13. P435: 01c17bf0-56ba-30bd-acdf-2eba966927e2 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
14. P436: 0e6af653-80fb-3444-b597-b398080d3eb2 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
15. P437: Q178588 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
16. P495: Q30 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
17. P577: 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
18. P646: /m/04l9hn — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95
19. P676: Q317095 — source: Wikidata · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the P136 is "Q3071". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the P13602 is "Q840130". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the P155 is "Q2400922". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the P156 is "Q2418203". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the P162 is "Q3990559". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the P1651 is "CkFH0KMO0G0". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. The record states that the P1729 is "mw0001055783". What evidence would count against this claim?
9. The record states that the P175 is "Q157041". What evidence would count against this claim?
10. The record states that the P1954 is "77216". What evidence would count against this claim?
11. The record states that the P264 is "Q726153". What evidence would count against this claim?
12. The record states that the P31 is "Q134556". What evidence would count against this claim?
13. The record states that the P31 is "Q7366". What evidence would count against this claim?
14. The record states that the P435 is "01c17bf0-56ba-30bd-acdf-2eba966927e2". What evidence would count against this claim?
15. The record states that the P436 is "0e6af653-80fb-3444-b597-b398080d3eb2". What evidence would count against this claim?
16. The record states that the P437 is "Q178588". What evidence would count against this claim?
17. The record states that the P495 is "Q30". What evidence would count against this claim?
18. The record states that the P577 is "1994-01-01T00:00:00Z". What evidence would count against this claim?
19. The record states that the P646 is "/m/04l9hn". What evidence would count against this claim?
20. The record states that the P676 is "Q317095". What evidence would count against this claim?
21. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
22. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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