Self-esteem / edited by Virgil Zeigler-Hill.
| Other author | Zeigler-Hill, Virgil. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Psychology Press, |
| Description | viii, 185 p. : ill., ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Current issues in social psychology |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2012035948 |
| ISBN | 9781848720985 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781848721449 (softcover) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |