Self-esteem and Overall Health: Understanding the Connection

Previous research has reported a relationship between self-esteem and each domain of health: physical activity, nutrition, and mental health. However, the existing literature has not focused on the link between self-esteem and all three domains of health together. In this study, participants were given two surveys: the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and a scale for assessing overall health on three domains. We predicted a positive correlation between self-esteem and overall health scores. Upon running a bivariate correlation, however, a relationship between self-esteem and overall health was not determined. Limitations to the study and alternative explanations will be further discussed