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| self-esteem is an affective component of the self and contains both positive and negative self-evaluations. SELF ESTEEM A FUNDAMENTAL NEED OF HUMANS |
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Global self-esteem
Self-worth
Trait self-esteem |
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overall how I see myself… also suggests that you have self-esteem related to particular domains
reflects momentary self worth, we all have a general sense of how we feel about ourselves but we have fluctuations that hover around our general sense
stable and consistent across time and situations |
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| Research suggests that people with high self esteem are associated with these traits.. |
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happy, healthy, more productive and successful.
confident and motivated, and persist longer on tasks
Sleep better and have fewer ulcers and colds |
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| Name 2 benefits of high self esteem |
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1. positive self feelings
2. motivation
3. Persist longer on tasks
4. sleep better and have fewer ulcers or colds
5. conform less to peer pressure
6. are more accepting and trusting of others |
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| Name 2 Cons of low self esteem |
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1. depression
2. lack of motivation
3. Suicidal thoughts |
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Narcissism and ego defensiveness
comparing oneself with others
note: it is not self esteem that is the problem, but what people do with their self esteem |
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| 3 main components of self compassion |
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1. self-kindness (treatment oneself with kindness and understanding rather than being critical)
2. common humanity (understanding ones’ experience as part of the human condition)
3. mindfulness (holding thoughts and feelings in a balanced, mindful manner… not dwelling on long term consequences) |
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| overall how I see myself, also suggests that you have self-esteem related to particular domains |
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| specific evaluations about self-esteem |
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| reflects momentary self worth, we all have a general sense of how we feel about ourselves but we have fluctuations that hover around our general sense |
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| stable and consistent across time and situations |
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| Who/what started research on self-esteem? |
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| the rosenberg self-esteem scale in 1965 |
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widespread movement to promote self-esteem.
Self esteem was viewed to represent optimal psychological health READ NOTES ON SLIDE 7 of SELF2 |
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| Dangers of self-esteem: evaluations with others |
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self-esteem requires you to feel good about yourself and to feel above average... but if everyone was do that and was considered above average at the same time, it owuld be impossible
- this may lead us to comparing ourselves to others and there may be unrealistic images that we can't obtain
- people may put others down in order to feel superior about themselves |
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| Dangers of Self-Esteem: Distortions in self-knowledge |
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| may lead to inflating our own self-evaluations, and may lead to forming inaccurate self-concept and will prevent future growth |
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| The Dangers of Self-Esteem: Narcissim and ego defensiveness |
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-Although narcissists may seem quite happy and content with themselves, they tend to hold unrealistic concepts of their self-worth and feel entitled to special treatment
-When individuals with high self-esteem perceive a possible threat to their ego they tend to be aggressive and react angrily, which is referred to as ego defensiveness |
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| the dangers of self-esteem: prejudice |
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Another negative consequence is that prejudice may occur, as people often derive self-esteem from feelings of superiority, which could be in terms of race, religion, culture, etc
-This may increase prejudice towards outgroups |
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| the dangers of self-esteem: fluctuation |
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it depends on circumstances so self-esteem fluctuates
fluctuating self-esteem may be worse than low self-esteem |
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| ____ self-esteem remains relatively constant while ____ self-esteem fluctuates |
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| Extending compassion to the self for one’s failings, inadequacies and experiences of suffering |
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| Describe the 3 components of compassion |
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Self-kindness: treating oneself with kindness and understanding rather than being critical
Common Humanity: understanding one's experience as part of the human condition
Mindfulness: holding thoughts and feelings in a balanced, mindful manner
SEE SLIDE |
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