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Psychology Coursework An Investigation into whether self-esteem levels in boys and girls are influenced by Academic Success Paul Buchanan Candidate number 7026 Rastrick High School 6th form Centre number 37307 Introduction Self-esteem is the result of many experiences throughout life. Those with high self-esteem tend to function better and have more positive interactions than those with poor self-esteem. According to Coopersmith (1967), self-esteem is a product of individual's early relationships, particularly with parents. Growe (1980) found that maternal acceptance and positive interactions relate to subsequent self esteem in children. Those individuals with low self-esteem appear to be in need of positive self-relevant feedback and feel threatened when negative feedback is presented (Brown, Collins & Schmitt, 1988). In line with these findings, Smith and Smoll (1990) demonstrated that children with low self-esteem respond to highly supportive coaches in a positive manner, but when responses are low in support, the response from the individual is primarily negative. Self-esteem is an...

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