PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF BUILDING APPROPRIATE SELF ESTEEM AMONG YOUTHS FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The deflating, depreciating and depressed self-esteem which has become the lot of youths especially in Nigeria has remained a cause for worry for many who are desirous of active participation of youths in Nigeria’s developmental process. The increase in social vices and persistent rise in crime rate is typical of society whose youths have very low sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and self dominion. Although youths are seen as the leaders of tomorrow, regrettably, many Nigerian youths are disconcerted, debased, lack self-will and are poised for negativism as a result of low perception of themselves. This review paper, therefore, tries to explore the problems and prospects of building appropriate self-esteem among Nigerian youths for sustainable development of the country. In approaching the discussion, types of self-esteem were highlighted and solutions proffered on how to build self confidence in the youths and set them on the right path to positive and fulfilling lives.