Self-esteem

by Zeigler-Hill, Virgil

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Title Statements

Full title :Self-esteem / edited by Virgil Zeigler-Hill.

Summary

"In this edited collection a distinguished set of contributors present a broad overview of psychological research on self-esteem. Each chapter is written by leading experts in the field, and surveys current research on a particular issue concerning self-esteem. Together, the chapters provide a comprehensive overview of one of the most popular topics in psychology. Each chapter presents an in-depth review of particular issues concerning self-esteem, such as the connection that self-esteem has with the self-concept and psychological adjustment. A number of further topics are covered in the book, including: - How individuals pursue self-esteem - The developmental changes in feelings of self-worth over the life span. - The existence of multiple forms of high self-esteem - The role that self-esteem plays as an interpersonal signal - The protective properties associated with the possession of high self-esteem This collection of state-of-the-art reviews of key areas of the psychological literature on self-esteem will be of great interest to researchers, and academics, and also to graduate and advanced undergraduate students of social psychology"--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Psychology Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

The Physical Object

Description:viii, 185 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781848720985, 184872098X, 9781848721449, 1848721447, 9780203587874, 0203587871
oclc:ocn810273633
LC Classification:BF697.5.S46
Dewey Decimal:155.2

The importance of self-esteem / Virgil Zeigler-Hill -- Self-structure : the social and emotional contexts of self-esteem / Christopher P. Ditzfeld and Carolin J. Showers -- Pursuing self-esteem : implications for self-regulation and relationships / Lora E. Park and Jennifer Crocker -- Development of self-esteem / Kali H. Trzesniewski, M. Brent Donnellan, and Richard W. Robins -- Fragile self-esteem : the perils and pitfalls of (some) high self-esteem / Christian H. Jordan and Virgil Zeigler-Hill -- The development of explicit and implicit self-esteem and their role in psychological adjustment / Tracy DeHart, Reyna Peña, and Howard Tennen -- An existential perspective on the need for self-esteem / Tom Pyszczynski and Pelin Kesebir -- Badge of honor or mark of shame : self-esteem as an interpersonal signal / Jessica Cameron, Jennifer MacGregor and Tracy Kwang -- Changing self-esteem through competence and worthiness training : a positive therapy / Christopher J. Mruk and Edward J. O'Brien.

Subjects

Estime de soi Perception de soi Psychische Entwicklung PSYCHOLOGY -- General PSYCHOLOGY -- Social Psychology Selbstbild Selbstregulation Selbstwertgefühl Self Concept Self-esteem Self-perception Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung