Relational self-esteem, psychological well-being, and social support in children affected by HIV. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Du, Hongfei; Li, Xiaoming; Chi, Peilian; Zhao, Junfeng; Zhao, Guoxiang
• Is Part Of: Journal of health psychology. Volume 20:Number 12(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1568
• Page End: 1578
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: children -- China -- psychological well-being -- relational self-esteem -- social support; Clinical health psychology -- Periodicals; 613.019
• DOI: 10.1177/1359105313517276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-1053

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.