Self-Esteem (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Psychology Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Current Issues in Social Psychology
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Editors:	Virgil Zeigler-Hill
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	190
ISBN-13:	978-1-84872-098-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > The self, ego, identity, personality
LSN:	1-84872-098-X
Barcode:	9781848720985

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