For those considering using self esteem as a focus of health promotion activities, you may
wish to read this critical review that indicates that such efforts are misguided.

Raphael, D. (1993). Self-esteem and health: What should our focus be? Issues in Health
Promotion Monograph Series. Toronto: Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto and
Participaction. Available through 416-978-1809  or [log in to unmask]

BTW, personal e-mails such as meeting times and personal inquiries should be directed to the
person you are meeting for lunch, not the entire list-serve,




Until July 1, 2001:
Dennis Raphael, Ph.D., University of Toronto,
voice: (416) 978-7567

Dennis Raphael, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Health Policy and Management
Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
York University, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario CANADA M3J 1P3
email: [log in to unmask]