title: Relational self-esteem, psychological well-being, and social support in children affected by HIV.
abstract: Self-esteem can be derived from the relationships with significant others (relational self-esteem). However, it is unclear what the importance of relational self-esteem is for mental health and whether social support from others promotes relational self-esteem. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between relational self-esteem and a multitude of indicators of psychological well-being among children affected by HIV. We also examined how social support from others would affect relational self-esteem. Results indicated that relational self-esteem was positively associated with psychological well-being. Support from significant others rather than others predicted increased relational self-esteem. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University, USA dhfpsy@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Hongfei
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Du
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University, USA.
authors.forename: Xiaoming
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University, USA.
authors.forename: Peilian
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.affiliation: Henan University, China.
authors.forename: Junfeng
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: Henan University, China.
authors.forename: Guoxiang
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zhao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D002681:China; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support
keywords: China; children; psychological well-being; relational self-esteem; social support