Objective: The purpose of this study is to clarify the connection between self-esteem in family relationships and relationships with friends, and general self-esteem. Methods: 154 elementary school pupils (78 boys and 76 girls) were surveyed as part of this research. The survey was conducted using three kinds of questionnaires about self-esteem in the family, with friends, and in general. Results: Validity and reliability of these three scales were confirmed. The results of covariance structure analysis indicate that self-esteem in the family directly affects general self-esteem. Self-esteem in the family also influences general self-esteem through self-esteem with friends. Conclusion: For elementary school pupils self-esteem in the family is an important factor in the process of establishing self-esteem with friends and in general.
