How are self-discrepancy and self-esteem related?

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Self-discrepancy theory suggests that discrepancies between our actual self and ideal self and ought self can lead to negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, the more discrepant the real self and the self-guides (ideal and ought selves), the worse we feel. Self-esteem can be impacted by these discrepancies, but it is not directly related to them in the same way as self-discrepancy.

How Are Self-Discrepancy and Self-Esteem Related