And with the lost weight, they say, comes an increase in confidence and self-esteem.

She seemed a bit unstable, low in self-esteem, and angry at life.

This could also result in increased collective self-esteem as well.

And the franchise is at the lowest point in self-esteem.

Changes in self-esteem or memory were measured by 12 different psychological tests.

"We all believe in self-esteem," said the teacher, who asked not to be identified because the experience so divided the teachers.

Only little is known about the underlying causes of stability and change in self-esteem.

Environmental factors could also play a role, such as stressful life events may lead to changes in self-esteem during adolescence.

But that doesn't mean one lacks in self-esteem or ambition.

The increase in self-esteem was apparent among many of the returnees.