Teacher-pupil interaction: factors strengthening and impairing adolescent’s self-esteem

LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Mokytojų ir mokinių sąveika; Paaugliai; Aukštas saves vertinimas; Žemas savęs vertinimas; Teacher-pupil interaction; Adolescence; High self-esteem; Low self-esteem.

ENSelf-esteem is considered to be one of the most essential personality constructs, which does not lose its relevance through the period of human existence. According to the psychologists, self-esteems remains as an important criteria of person’s significance through various age groups, as well as while the goals of human life, achievements and needs are changing. Scholars, who study the construct of self-esteem, notice the tendency of self-esteem decrease during the period of adolescence, if comparing to other age groups. The majority of psychological researches, that reveal structural components of self-esteem construct as well as determinants of adolescence high self-esteem, usually distinguish the significance of family, interpersonal relationships with peers, academic achievements, learning environment and social skills. [From the publication]