According to Charles H.Cooley, a person's low self-esteem can be explained entirely by childhood experiences; a negative experience in adulthood would have little effect.

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While childhood experiences can certainly have a significant impact on a person's self-esteem, negative experiences in adulthood can also have a significant effect. Self-esteem is a complex construct that is influenced by multiple factors throughout a person's life.