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- Title
Relational self-esteem, psychological well-being, and social support in children affected by HIV.
- Authors
Du, Hongfei; Li, Xiaoming; Chi, Peilian; Zhao, Junfeng; Zhao, Guoxiang
- Abstract
Self-esteem can be derived from the relationships with significant others (relational self-esteem). However, it is unclear what the importance of relational self-esteem is for mental health and whether social support from others promotes relational self-esteem. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between relational self-esteem and a multitude of indicators of psychological well-being among children affected by HIV. We also examined how social support from others would affect relational self-esteem. Results indicated that relational self-esteem was positively associated with psychological well-being. Support from significant others rather than others predicted increased relational self-esteem. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
- Subjects
HIV; PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons; SELF-perception in children; SOCIAL support; WELL-being; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2015, Vol 20, Issue 12, p1568
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1359105313517276