This instability of self-esteem is the result of having contingent self worth.
On the positive side, appearance related social comparisons can help develop and maintain one's level of self worth.
You don't leave this profession until you have some sense of self worth.
That responsibility gives pet owners purpose and makes them feel needed, improving their senses of self worth.
Sad so many really young girls seem to be hurting themselves and have very little self worth.
As the trauma took hold, it took my confidence and self worth.
Don't you mean 'those women who have body image issues, and/or calculate their self worth by their appearance'?
It gives them a feeling of self worth by contributing to their local community.
You can't measure your self worth on the scale, she says.
Whatever you produce helps increase a feeling of self worth.