Three Possible Causes Of Low Self-Esteem

Research proposal
Introduction
Many teens these days suffer from a low self-esteem and a bad self-image. Self-image can be defined as the self-worth or the perception an individual has of themselves. In my research, I will be assessing three possible causes of low self-esteem, namely:1) The influence of media; 2) being around self-confident people; and 3) being around insecure people, and which of these has the greatest effect on teenagers.
Low self esteem according to Dictionary.com is also referred to as ‘inferiority complex’; feeling of inadequacy, insecurity, and lack of self-confidence.
Thesis/topic
What influences teenage insecurities more; Media or the people around you and their self-image?
Rationale
I chose the topic because as a teen I understand the

 How does being around insecure people make teenagers insecure?
 How does being around self-assured or confident people make teenagers insecure?
 What influences insecurities in teens more: is it the media (TV) or being around confident people or being around insecure people?
Ethical considerations, validity and reliability
 The participants will be told the purpose for research so that they understand it the way I do
 Psychologists might lose time to spend on their patients because they would see me instead.
 The quantitative questionnaire may cause the participants to experience emotions such as anger and/or sadness. It disadvantages participants in that they may have to experience what they’re trying to avoid and that could trigger further depression, if depressed, or further insecurity.
 At the end of each questionnaire a statement of hope, encouragement and inspiration will be written to avoid or counteract the possible effects of the questionnaire. In the above mentioned case.
 Language will be checked for bias, and exact results will be used. The actual answered questionnaires will be handed in as well to ensure that results co-inside with