The Cando Girls A Barometer of Change Author:Adrienne Katz Here, 3000 young women describe growing up in Britain. Girls with self-esteem or a "can-do" attitude are compared with those who have low levels of self-esteem. What factors really make a difference in girls aged 13-19 years? Research is undertaken in association with Ann Buchanan and Joann Ten Brinke at the University of Oxford.