Self-esteem

"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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Zeigler-Hill, Virgil (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Psychology Press 2013.
Colección:Current issues in social psychology
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Sumario:"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"--
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (201 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781135068738
9780203587874
9781299319660
9781135068745