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Abstract

The study explored the consequences of minority status for Pakistani children's self-esteem by comparing their level of self-esteem with that of indigenous (Scottish) children. 160 children (80 Pakistani minority and 80 indigenous) aged 10-11 years participated in the study. The level of self-esteem of the children was assessed by the Piers-Harris Short Form and Semantic Differential Scale. The results indicate that the minority status of the Pakistani community in Scotland do not have negative consequences for the children's self-esteem and that the Pakistani minority and indigenous children have similar levels of self-esteem. Theoretical implications of the findings have been discussed.