L'auto-estimation et ses relations avec l'image de soi des filles souffrant de l'anorevie nerveuse

Aim. The paper presents results of research concerning the differences in self- esteem and their relations with self-image in female adolescents with anorexia nervosa (who meet criteria of DSM-IV) and their healthy peers. Method. Every group consisted of 30 individuals. They completed the Culture- Free Self-Esteem Inventory, which enables measuring the self-esteem in three aspects: general self-esteem, personal self-esteem and social self-esteem. Results. The study revealed lower self-esteem in girls suffering from anorexia nervosa than in the control group. Conclusions. Lower self-esteem of anorectic girls is connected with their emotions toward themselves and their social relations.