Esteem of teenage boys is boosted by puberty

3rd September 1999, 1:00am

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Esteem of teenage boys is boosted by puberty

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The esteem of teenage boys is boosted by puberty but that of girls is lowered, according to researchers at the University of Sydney. They believe the self-esteem of girls is affected by the normal weight and fat gain which accompanies their first menstrual period.

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