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Low self esteem is caused by alot of things. Yes, it can be caused by peers but also by the media. They see beautiful people on tv, magazines, and ads, with perfect bodies and looks. But what they don't know, is that the people are airbrushed with flawless makeup, and before the picture goes out, it is fixed so the person looks flawless. So the people you think are perfect, really aren't.

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How can a teen's mental health be affected by their peers in either apositive or a negative way?

im a tween but i know a bit about teen mental health because i know someone who went through a program a Mayo Clinic. Any way, a positive way would be when their peers offer postive encouragement. The teen will feel empowered and their mental health may improve. A negitive way would be when someone teases or bullies the teen. Yes, they are a teen but they cant handle everything. Their brian is growing and they may become depressed, get panic attacks, or have extreme anxity (like me). it is important to be postive tward mental health. positive self talk is a great way to help improve mental health. if the peers are nice, meantal health will be healthy and not negitive and dark. Peers have a lot to do with a teen's mental health. I can promise you that. like i said im only a tween, but i read about this a lot. good luck and i hope this helped. (:


What best describes adolescent self-esteem?

Adolescent self-esteem refers to how a young person perceives and evaluates their own worth and capabilities. It can be influenced by various factors such as relationships with peers, academic achievements, and body image. Developing a positive self-esteem during adolescence is important for overall well-being and mental health.


When does peer pressure happen?

Peer Pressuring is caused by one teen (in this case) not wanting to do something on there own because of the fear of the outcome. It's the fear that they had made the wrong decision and if they pressure some one else into to doing it, they are not alone in the consequence. It all depends on confidence, social skills, and self-esteem. Which coincidentally, self-esteem decreases in a teens life when they are comparing themselves to others. Decisions and choices are made because of other influences.


Why are teenagers influenced by peers?

Much research has shown that peer pressure has a much greater impact on adolescent behavior than any other factor. Think about it. Your teenager spends many more of his or her waking hours with peers than with family members. The interaction is direct, and much more powerful than the influence of teachers and other authority figures. Peer pressure tends to have more of an effect on children with low self-esteem. If a child feels compelled to fit in, the teen may do things that go against his or her beliefs simply to be part of the group.


Do teen girls have low self-esteem because of the media?

Society and the media have some influence on the self-esteem of young people, but the determining factors in the development of self-esteem are more closely related to the home environment, and the child's upbringing. there are 4 basic elements that any child must have from his or her parents in order to develop his or her self-esteem, love, flexibility, communication, and to feel valuable. A child will learn his or her own value by the example that his or her parent portray for him or her and by the love and value he or she receives from them. Still, the media glamorizes models. Teen-aged girls feel that to compete in today's world, they have to be the size of models. If they aren't, this lowers their self-esteem. Other factors also play into this situation. Examples are: Peer pressure, family life, education level, boyfriends or the lack there of, and the society in which they live. The media does play a part. But, you can't blame it all on the media. The best rule of thumb is to remember that "it is okay to say no; that you are loved by GOD; and that it is best to be an individual even if it means being different".

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it influence it because your peers will always push you to do it and you finally get tired eventually you will do it


What are the causes of the change in teen and adolescent health issues?

Answer Well it really depends on what you mean. If you mean that your teen is blossoming, then it would probably be because he or she is growing and maturing physically, emotionally, and mentally. If you mean that your teen is straying it might be that he or she is on drugs and/or alcohol and that might be because he or she is stressed by peers, school, or both.


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Teasing each other. Or constant looking at each other.


How do you meet teen girls?

at school. I hope your a teen too


How can I get a teen mentor?

you can ask peers at school to help you. or you could ask the guidance counselor; usually they will have some good recommendations of teen help.


What do teen girls like?

not you.


Why do teen guys always think about a girls appearance before her personality?

Because they are immature and think with there hormones


Looking for a forum for teen and pre-teen girls?

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Do teen girls like boys who play basebll I am a baseball player in high school?

Some teen girls like boys who play baseball, but not all teen girls like boys who play baseball.


What are the nutritional needs of teen boys and teen girls?

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