Self-esteem / edited by Virgil Zeigler-Hill.
"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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Year of Publication: | 2013 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Current issues in social psychology
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Physical Description: | viii, 185 p. :; ill. |
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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"-- |
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Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781848720985 (hardback) 9781848721449 (softcover) 9780203587874 (electronic bk.) |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Virgil Zeigler-Hill. |