The Predictive Role of Self-Esteem on Emotional Resilience among Adolescents in Joint vs. Nuclear Families
Author : Purva Singh
Abstract :
Adolescence is a critical developmental phase characterized by heightened emotional sensitivity, identity formation, and increased exposure to psychosocial stressors. Within this context, self-esteem functions as a core intrapersonal resource influencing adolescents’ capacity to regulate emotions and adapt to adversity. The present study investigates the predictive role of self-esteem on emotional resilience among adolescents raised in joint and nuclear family systems. Grounded in the theoretical perspectives of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, and contemporary resilience frameworks, the study examines whether family structure moderates the relationship between self-esteem and emotional resilience.
A cross-sectional predictive research design was employed with a sample of 300 adolescents aged 14–18 years, selected through stratified random sampling. Standardized measures of self-esteem and emotional resilience were administered. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, hierarchical multiple regression, and moderation analysis. Findings are expected to indicate that self-esteem significantly and positively predicts emotional resilience across both family structures. However, variations in effect size may emerge between adolescents from joint and nuclear families, suggesting that socio-familial context influences the strength of this relationship.
The study contributes to developmental and cross-cultural psychology by integrating individual psychological resources with family system dynamics. The findings have important implications for school-based mental health interventions and family-centered resilience enhancement programs in collectivistic cultural settings.
Keywords :
Self-esteem, Emotional resilience, Adolescence, Joint family, Nuclear family, Predictive analysis, Family systems.
