Literally, self-esteem can be defined as an opinion or estimation of ones worth. In psychological terms, self-esteem is a characteristic or dimension of an individual that can be used as a measure to determine how well a person can or will adapt to life issues. It considers both the psychological and sociological aspects of ones personality.
             High self-esteem is considered the positive self-esteem and is seen in an individual who is a positive influence in society. One with high self-esteem is tolerant of others, accepts responsibility for his or her actions and utilizes mature and effective coping skills. A person of high-esteem not only possesses these qualities but uses them competently within their life experiences. Low self-esteem is illustrated in a person who lacks confidence and is typically associated with persons suffering with alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, school dropouts, teenage pregnancy, suicide, violence and low academic achievement. It is because of this that psychologists consider self-esteem important for a person's development. A person's behavior directly relates to his or her self-esteem. Research continues to link behavior problems or positive attributes with self-esteem. What needs to be stressed is that self-esteem is a critical component of any program aimed at self-improvement or any rehabilitation program, for it is one of the few solutions that offer hope to correcting these problems. Many prisons, for example, have now introduced self-esteem programs to reduce recidivism.' http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/whatisselfesteem.shtml.
             The problem with the psychology of self-esteem is that "self-esteem" it is often misunderstood as only a feeling of well-being or worth and not in context with one's relationship with society. High self-esteem is not merely feeling good. It is feeling good; of value and making choices to reflect this thought. If
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