| The Social Importance of Self-Esteem |
| Foreword |
| Preface |
 | Self-Esteem and Social Problems: An Introduction |
| The Association Between Child Maltreatment and Self-Esteem |
| Self-Esteem and Failure in School: Analysis and Policy Implications |
 | Self-Esteem and Teenage Pregnancy |
| • | Introduction |
| • | Self-Esteem |
| • | Linking Self-Esteem and Teen Pregnancy |
| Confounding Factors and Research Design |
| Review of the Research |
| Implications for Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy |
| Needed Research |
| Appendix: Measures of Self-Esteem |
| • | Bibliography |
| Crime, Violence, and Self-Esteem: Review and Proposals |
| Self-Esteem and Chronic Welfare Dependency |
| Alcohol and Drug Use and Self-Esteem: A Psychological Perspective |
| Alcohol and Drug Use and Self-Esteem: A Sociocultural Perspective |
| Notes on Contributors |
| Index |