THE ROLE OF SELF-WORTH IN MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

Abstract

The article considers the main approaches to the interpretation of the concept of "self-worth". The study of the phenomenon of selfworth is an urgent problem in modern difficult conditions, because the formed sense of self-worth is the basis of the psychological stability and emotional stability of the individual in difficult or even extreme life situations. An insufficient sense of self-worth undermines the individual’s confidence in his ability to overcome life’s obstacles. The aim of the article is to determine the role of self-worth in maintaining mental health in early adulthood. The article presents an analysis of recent studies and publications, which made it possible to conclude that despite the rather significant number of works devoted to the study of self-worth, currently in the interpretation of its phenomenon by different authors there are significant differences in its understanding. When writing the article, the following research methods were used: analysis of scientific literature, synthesis method, generalization method, method of systematization of scientific data, deduction and induction method. The essence and psychological content of the concept of "self-esteem" was clarified, its importance for maintaining the mental health of the individual in early adulthood was outlined. Discussion issues were identified, which are highlighted in the models of studying the phenomenon of self-esteem. It is emphasized that people with low self-esteem often face a feeling of self-doubt: the emergence of depression and increased anxiety; suicidal thoughts; coping mechanisms; loneliness. The main characteristics of self-esteem were clarified: self-esteem does not depend on external circumstances; it remains stable, even when defeats occur in life; self-esteem forms the basis for a person’s healthy self-esteem. Special emphasis is placed on the fact that family and childhood, society, acquired experience and achievements influence the formation of the main components of self-esteem. Attention is focused on the fact that understanding the structure of the relationship between low self-esteem and mental health problems in early adulthood is crucial for determining the exact moment when a person may need psychological help, because improving mental health directly depends on increasing the level of self-esteem.