As a basis for program development, a central research question was asked.
Research supports the correlation between high self- esteem and positive personality traits.
It's conflict rather than family structure that makes a difference in self-esteem. Generally, adjustment was negatively related to family conflict and was positively related to the family dimensions of cohesion, expressiveness, and personal growth. These findings were sustained across all three types of families. There are many times when I'd like to leave home. Teens were asked to read each item and decide whether that particular statement was characteristic of how they felt about themselves.