| The Social Importance of Self-Esteem |
| Foreword |
| Preface |
 | Self-Esteem and Social Problems: An Introduction |
 | The Association Between Child Maltreatment and Self-Esteem |
| • | The Scope of the Problem |
| Perspectives on Child Maltreatment |
| The Concept of Self |
| Factors Associated with Child Abuse |
| Interventions |
| Evaluations of Intervention Programs to Increase Self-Esteem and Reduce Child Abuse |
| • | Conclusion |
| • | Bibliography |
| Self-Esteem and Failure in School: Analysis and Policy Implications |
| Self-Esteem and Teenage Pregnancy |
| 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 |