Abstract
Low self-concept is the core of student problems. This paper bases on a multidimensional and hierarchies] model to define the structure of self-concept. Three different cases of low self- concepts, declining academic self-concept, low social and emotional self-concept, and physically weak self-concept, were chosen to illustrate the development of youth problems. A healthy self-concept is the foundation of self-esteem as well as the key element for adolescents to achieve good adjustment in life. Void of a healthy self-concept may initiate the chain of problems which would join with the low self-concept to become a vicious cycle. If no immediate and proper remedy is offered, the development of these adolescents will be hindered and even more, their lives will be ruined.
| Keywords: | Student problem; low self-concept; self esteem |
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