Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence
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Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Depression.
For kids diagnosed with Depression, Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence is one of five symptoms related to Dim Outlook according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Dim Outlook among kids with Depression are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence
When parents mention Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sadness | Often | 3 mentions |
| Suicidal thoughts | Often | 2 mentions |
| Impulsiveness | Often | 1 mention |
| Mood swings | Often | 1 mention |
| Panic attacks | Often | 1 mention |
| Perfectionism | Often | 1 mention |
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
| Talkativeness | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence
How common is Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 26.45% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence.
Percentage of kids with Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence by year of age
This is based on a survey of 518 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 7% | 31 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 6% | 28 mentions |
| Weekly | 10% | 43 mentions |
| Monthly | 9% | 41 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 22 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 10% | 45 mentions |
| Once | 4% | 16 mentions |
| Never | 49% | 213 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 6% | 30 mentions |
| Severe | 8% | 40 mentions |
| Moderate | 13% | 67 mentions |
| Mild | 18% | 93 mentions |
| Not at All | 56% | 288 mentions |