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During adolescence, the self-esteem of the individual forms, thus creating a concept of self.  Because self-esteem is directly related to an indivual’s self worth, it becomes desirable for the adolescent to obtain and maintain a positive self esteem.  There are however, a multitude of outside influences that can contribute to the formation of a postive of negative measure of self-esteem.  Peers, parents and individual performance all have the potential to reinforce positive self worth or impress a negative self concept upon the individual.  Irregardless of the time period, self esteem is consistent factor in the development of adolescents.  Being popular among peers has been, and will always be, desirable.  All adolescents strive to be part of a greater whole, whatever that greater whole at the current moment may be.

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