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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The program aims to empower women to lead lives without violence, and boost their self-esteem.

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