Relationships of family dimensions with self-esteem in early adolescence

The connections of self-esteem with family environment and parental behavior in perception of adolescents are analyzed. Weakening of emotional attachment to parents with increasing age was confirmed, as well as decrease of family self-esteem and decrease of parental control. A close emotional relationship with parents still remains an important factor in maintaining stable and positive personal self-esteem in early adolescence. The different influence of family on a particular sex is evident, however, it is mostly affection that they need from parents. The results also indicate significant connections of self-esteem with cohesion, expressiveness, non conflict atmosphere, but also with rules and organization in family. The sample consisted of 391 respondents at the age of 11-14 years.