Perceived social support and self-esteem in adolescence

İkiz F. E., Çakar F. S.

World Conference on Psychology, Counselling and Guidance (WCPCG 2010), Antalya, Turkey, 22 - 25 April 2010, vol.5, pp.2338-2342 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 5
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.07.460
  • City: Antalya
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.2338-2342
  • Keywords: adolescence, social support, self-esteem, gender, MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALE, ANTISOCIAL-BEHAVIOR, FRIENDSHIP QUALITY, LIFE STRESS, PREDICTORS, EVENTS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study investigates the relation between perceived social support levels and self-esteem levels of adolescents. It is a descriptive study. Participants were 257 adolescents from different high schools from Burdur, in Turkey. Data were collected by Social Support Appraisals Scale For Children and Adolescents with Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory Short Form. Results showed that according to gender, there is a statistically significant difference on the perceived peer and teacher support levels however there is no difference on self-esteem levels. A statistically significant positive relation between perceived social support levels and self-esteem levels of adolescents was found. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.