Details
Self-Esteem
59,21 € |
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Verlag: | Psychology Press |
Format: | EPUB, PDF |
Veröffentl.: | 12.03.2013 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781135068745 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 190 |
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Beschreibungen
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-esteemThe 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 signalThe protective properties associated with the possession of high self-esteemThis 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.