Self-respect

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This subfield concerns the development of self-respect and positive self-esteem.

What is the definition of self-esteem?

Quote: "Self-esteem is confidence in one's own worth, abilities, or morals."

What factors are included in self-esteem?

Quote: "Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame."

How do Smith and Mackie define self-esteem?

Quote: "The self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem is the positive or negative evaluations of the self, as in how we feel about it."

What are the predicted outcomes of having high self-esteem?

Quote: "The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior."

What are the potential drawbacks of having low self-esteem?

Quote: "Drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness, and increased vulnerability to substance abuse."

Can self-esteem apply to specific attributes or does it have a broader scope?

Quote: "Self-esteem can apply to a specific attribute or globally."

How do psychologists typically perceive self-esteem?

Quote: "Psychologists usually regard self-esteem as an enduring personality characteristic."

Are there short-term variations in self-esteem?

Quote: "Normal, short-term variations (state self-esteem) also exist."

What are some synonyms for self-esteem?

Quote: "Synonyms or near-synonyms of self-esteem include: self-worth, self-regard, self-respect, and self-integrity."

How does self-esteem impact academic achievement?

Quote: "Self-esteem is an attractive psychological construct because it predicts certain outcomes, such as academic achievement."

What are the potential effects of having high self-esteem in relationships?

Quote: "The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved [...] satisfaction in marriage and relationships."

What is the relationship between self-esteem and criminal behavior?

Quote: "Self-esteem is an attractive psychological construct because it predicts certain outcomes, such as [...] criminal behavior."

In what ways can low self-esteem affect mental health?

Quote: "Drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness..."

How does self-esteem influence physical health?

Quote: "The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved mental and physical health."

Are there specific emotional states associated with self-esteem?

Quote: "Self-esteem encompasses emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame."

What are the core beliefs that contribute to self-esteem?

Quote: "Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself, such as "I am loved", "I am worthy."

How does self-esteem impact feelings of loneliness?

Quote: "Drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness..."

Does self-esteem influence vulnerability to substance abuse?

Quote: "Drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be [...] increased vulnerability to substance abuse."

Can self-esteem fluctuate over time?

Quote: "Normal, short-term variations (state self-esteem) also exist."

Does self-esteem play a role in maintaining self-integrity?

Quote: "Synonyms or near-synonyms of self-esteem include: self-integrity."