Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Deviant Behaviour of Young People in Hong Kong

Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Deviant Behaviour of Young People in Hong Kong

This study was designed to explore the psychological and social correlates of deviant behaviour in a sample of Hong Kong school students. Findings revealed that their deviant behaviour was significantly and positively correlated with rebelliousness and susceptibility to negative peer influence. While weak direct relationships were found between self-efficacy, self-esteem and deviant behaviour i...

Self-esteem and academic streaming in Hong Kong.

Self-efficacy and Self-esteem in Wives With Addicted Husbands

Introduction: Husband’s addiction often leads to the disruption of family roles and duties. In this process, women as wives in families with addicted husbands may tolerate pressures from everywhere and are emotionally, physically, mentally, and behaviorally at risk.  Objective: Armed with a qualitative approach, the present study tries to recognize the nature of the problem, defines and invest...

Self-esteem norms for Irish young people.

Self-esteem scores from the Rosenberg Self-esteem scale collected from a large sample of Irish young people are presented as norms for this population.

Exercise improves self-esteem in children and young people.

Exercise may build self-esteem among adolescents At least 10 per cent of children and young people suffer from behavioural and psychological problems. The figures indicate that approximately one child in twenty needs psychological treatment. A number of studies suggest that physical activity has positive effects on depression, anxiety and behavioural problems in children and young people. In or...