Self-Esteem
Definition
Self-esteem refers to an individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride and shame.
Analogy
Think of self-esteem like a personal stock market. When you have high self-esteem, you feel like your "stock" is valuable; when you have low self-esteem, it feels like your "stock" has plummeted and isn't worth much.
Related terms
Self-concept: An idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others.
Self-efficacy: Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.
Inferiority Complex: A lack of self-worth, doubt and uncertainty about oneself.
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How would you study the effects of social media use on an individual's self-esteem?
When comparing mean levels of self-esteem among three different age groups, which statistical method would be most appropriate?
Which innovative experiment could be used to study the effects of social media on teenagers' self-esteem and body image?
How would you design an innovative research project to test the impact of retirement on self-esteem?
Which experimental design can best examine how self-esteem impacts response to criticism among introverted and extraverted individuals?
Which therapeutic approach would be most suitable for someone who primarily needs help with improving their self-esteem and self-worth?
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