Why does low self-esteem intensify the impact of the various influences on teen decision making?

When you have Low self-esteem you will usually think that your not good enough but , Teens with high levels of self-esteem are confident and self-assured, so when they face a tough decision such as whether to use illegal drugs, this self-assurance allows them to make decisions independently.

Teens with low self-esteem are not confident and often doubt themselves and their decision making.

When teens with low self-esteem need to make tough decisions, they will look to outside influence to guide, suggest, or validate their decisions.

A low self esteem brings you down and doesn't help to a courage you and make you think positive, but in the other hand when it is high you make better decisions and a brighter more positive life as a teen.