Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

SCOPUS
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 10

Adolescents considering approval from others as a contributor to Self-Worth.

1Ph. D Scholar, AMET University, 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai, India

2Institute of Management, Christ University, Bangalore

Abstract

Adolescence is a period that starts from biological puberty till the individual is legally adult. This stage of life is filled with confusion, energy, and curiosity. As much as education is going to determine their future, the self-worth they have plays a critical role in choosing the future path. In India, the adolescents are dependent on their parents and guardians financially. They need approval from others to be acceptable. This study focuses on the effective support from others have on their self-worth.

Keywords

Contingencies of Self Worth, Self Esteem, Approval from others