Self-esteem issues and answers: a sourcebook of current perspectives
"Research and theory on self-esteem have flourished in recent years. This resurgence has produced multiple perspectives on fundamental issues surrounding the nature of self-esteem and its role in psychological functioning and interpersonal processes. 'Self-Esteem Issues and Answers' brings together these various perspectives in a unique format. The book is divided into five sections. Section I focuses on core issues pertaining to the conceptualization and assessment of self-esteem, and when sel…
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- Full title :Self-esteem issues and answers : a sourcebook of current perspectives / edited by Michael H. Kernis.
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"Research and theory on self-esteem have flourished in recent years. This resurgence has produced multiple perspectives on fundamental issues surrounding the nature of self-esteem and its role in psychological functioning and interpersonal processes. 'Self-Esteem Issues and Answers' brings together these various perspectives in a unique format. The book is divided into five sections. Section I focuses on core issues pertaining to the conceptualization and assessment of self-esteem, and when self-esteem is optimal. Section II concentrates on the determinants, development, and modifiability of self-esteem. Section III examines the evolutionary significance of self-esteem and its role in psychological processes and therapeutic settings. Section IV explores the social, relational, and cultural significance of self-esteem. Finally, Section V considers future directions for self-esteem researchers, practitioners, parents and teachers.
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- Publication Date:2006.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Psychology Press
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2006.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xxi, 471 pages : : illustrations.)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780203759745, 0203759745, 1841694207, 9781841694207
- oclc:on1330988512
- LC Classification:BF697.5.S46
- Dewey Decimal:155.2
Table of Contents
General introduction -- Conceptualizing and assessing self-esteem -- Development and determinants of self-esteem -- Self-esteem and psychological functioning -- Self-esteem in social context -- Future directions.
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