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New thinking on self-esteem

In the 1970s and 80s schools worked hard to make students feel good about themselves. But the early self-esteem movement failed to solve problems of anti-social behaviour, depression and drug use, and may in fact have increased students’ vulnerability to them. Helen McGrath suggests that helping students feel capable, responsible and resilient is a more effective way to go.

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