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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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An Overview of High School Student's Self-Esteem in Relation to Parent and Peer Attachment
Migena, Kecaj; Rina, Muka; Edmond, Rapti
Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, v17 n4 p1164-1177 2022
Attachment is the emotional bond between the infant and the primary caregiver that has a tremendous impact throughout their life. The current study aimed to explore the attachment of adolescents to parents and peers, their relationship and the impact on the development of self-esteem in adolescents aged between 16 and 18 years. The sample (N = 561) was randomly selected and data were collected across males (N = 250) and females (N = 311) from high schools. The method used in this study is the descriptive research design and data were collected using questionnaires about attachment and self-esteem. The results indicated that, overall, there was a correlation between parent attachment and peer attachment to self-esteem in adolescents. It turned out that attachment to parents shows a significant relationship with self-esteem regarding peer attachment. According to the research findings, we can conclude that a secure parent attachment contributes to a secure peer attachment and high self-esteem. The findings of this study can serve as an empirical basis for taking initiatives that focus on improving the psychosocial well-being of adolescents.
Descriptors: High School Students, Parent Child Relationship, Attachment Behavior, Self Esteem, Security (Psychology), Adolescents, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Peer Relationship, Individual Development, Well Being, Foreign Countries
Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi. Sht. Ilmiye Sakir Sokak, No: 9, Ortakoy, Lefkosa, 2681, Cyprus. e-mail: editor.cjes@gmail.com; Web site: https://un-pub.eu/ojs/index.php/cjes/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Albania
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