He seemed to experience a momentary high and self-esteem boost when acquiring these things, which quickly left him feeling just as empty.

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Despite the self-esteem boost reported for white boys, she added, there are too many other negatives associated with watching a lot of TV.

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While the study focused solely on how the amount of time spent in front of the TV affects a child's self-esteem, the programs likely are what give white boys a confidence boost, said Amy Jordan, director of the Media and the Developing Child sector of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

CNN: TV can boost self-esteem of white boys, study says