Low Self-Esteem in Single parents

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among single parents? Financial pressure, stigma, relationship loss and sole responsibility may affect self-worth
Are single parents 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 single parents? Strong Yes
How might it look different? Self-blame about relationship breakdown, stigma, finances, being “enough” for children and comparing self with two-parent households
What commonly occurs alongside it? #N/A
What can it be confused with? Adjustment disorder; depression
Common screening tool RSES — Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Separate screening tool for single parents None
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