Low Self-Esteem in People living alone

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people living alone? Relationship depends heavily on loneliness/social connection rather than living arrangement alone
Are people living alone at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? #N/A
Does it show up differently among people living alone? Yes
How might it look different? Loneliness/rejection may lower self-worth; choosing to live alone does not imply low self-esteem
What commonly occurs alongside it? #N/A
What can it be confused with? Loneliness; depression; social anxiety; avoidant personality traits
Common screening tool RSES — Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Separate screening tool for people living alone None
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