Parents' social comparisons and adolescent self-esteem: the mediating effect of upward social comparison and the moderating influence of optimism.

Front Psychol · 2025 · PMC11794513 · PMID 39911989

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Studies indicate a worrying trend of declining self-esteem among this demographic, a crucial aspect of adolescent development that influences future mental health outcomes.

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