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Why do people help strangers when disaster strikes?

... For example, people are driven to boost their own self-esteem or reinforce their own world views to relieve their death-related ... S. (1986). The causes and consequences of a need for self-esteem : A terror management theory. In Public self and private self (pp. ... / more

The curse of lovely: How to break free from the demands of others and learn to say no

... behavior is often motivated by fear of rejection and low self-esteem. The book is structured around stories of Marson’s ... / more

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty

... reinforce stereotypes , or contribute to lowered self-esteem ? It is an issue worthy of reflection. The Good ... One way in which people engage online is through Dove’s Self-Esteem Toolkit, another positive aspect of the campaign. ... / more

More than meets the eye: Physical sensations influence first impressions

... , conscientiousness , interpersonal warmth , and self-esteem can all be perceived accurately from a brief glimpse of someone ... / more

Sticks and stones and breaking bones: Social psychology and school aggression

... within their peer groups, which is a basis for high self-esteem . However, working within the frame of Social Identity Theory ... / more

Marrying smart or marrying instead of being smart? The goal conflict between MRS degrees and STEM degrees

... of her message, including how it may harm women’s self-esteem , self-worth, lives and marriages (See Huff Post ; NY Post ; ... / more

Why Are We Still Spanking Our Kids?

... was associated with less obedience, empathy , and self-esteem ; and more aggression, anxiety, depression , and alcohol and ... / more

Revisiting the past can make the present a better place: The psychological and social benefits of nostalgia

... et al., 2006; Zhou, Sedikides, Wildschut, & Gao, 2008), self-esteem (Vess et al., 2012; Wildschut et al., 2006), perceptions of ... / more

The reason that you need to feel good about yourself in order to be happy might not be what you think it is

... and how it relates to the way in which we develop our self-esteem and happiness. From the early days of psychology, studies ... good about themselves (James, 1890/1983). The concept of self-esteem has thus been extensively studied in psychology. Although, the ... / more

The influential child: It is not all up to the parents

... one’s ability to achieve a desired outcome. Contrary to self-esteem it is not a global evaluation of the self, but rather an ... / more