{"product_id":"self-esteem-issues-and-answers-a-sourcebook-of-current-perspectives-9781841694207","title":"Self-Esteem Issues and Answers: A Sourcebook of Current Perspectives","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch and theory on self-esteem have flourished in recent years. This resurgence has produced multiple perpectives on fundamental issues surrounding the nature of self-esteem and its role in psychological functioning and interpersonal processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-Esteem Issues and Answers\u003c\/em\u003e brings together these various perspectives in a unique format. The book is divided into five sections. Section I focuses on core issues pertaining to the conceptualization and assesment of self-esteem, and when self-esteem is optimal. Section II concentrates on the determinants, development, and modifiability of self-esteem. Section III examines the evolutionary significance of self-esteem and its role in psychological processes and therapeutic settings. Section IV explores the social, relational, and cultural significance of self-esteem. Finally, Section V considers future directions for self-esteem researchers, practitioners, parents and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a wealth of perspectives from prominent researchers from different areas of psychology. Each expert contributor was asked to focus his or her chapter on a central self-esteem issue. Three or four experts addressed each question. The result is that \u003cem\u003eSelf-Esteem Issues and Answers\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive sourcebook of current perspectives on a wide range of central self-esteem issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e' This book is a carefully planned survey of the field of self-esteem, organized in terms of key questions posed to the field's most active and influential researchers. The essays they offer in response to the questions are focused, informative, and exact, providing a reference work that captures both the tradition of self-esteem psychology and its cutting-edge issues such as unconscious self-evaluation and the role of self-esteem in psychopathology.' - Daniel M. Wegner, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e' This stimulating, provocative, and compelling volume delivers just what the field of self -esteem needs most. It summarizes the status of current knowledge on the topic in an engaging and readable format - shedding light on what is known about the functioning of self-esteem, while simulataneously giving the reader a sense of the complexities involved in the concept. It does so without favouritism, not forcing pat answers, but allowing the readers to make up their own minds. This volume is a must-read for scholars and students interested in understanding the role of self-esteem in psychological and interpersonal functioning.' - Carolyn C.Morf, Professor of Psychology, University of Bern and Editor of \u003cem\u003eSelf \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the editor. Contributors. Preface. General\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael H. Kernis. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection 1. \u003c\/em\u003eConceptualizing and Assessing Self-Esteem. \u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #1\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Three Faces of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eJonathon D.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrown\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/strong\u003eDefining Self-Esteem: An often overlooked issue with crucial implications, \u003cem\u003eChristopher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJ. Mruk. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is the Nature of Self-Esteem: Unidimensional and Multidimensional Perspectives, \u003cem\u003eHerbert\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eW. Marsh, Rhonda G. Craven \u0026amp; Andrew J. Martin. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2. Chapter 4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-esteem, Psychopathology, and Psychotherapy, \u003cem\u003eEdward J. O'Brien, Mia Bartoletti, \u0026amp;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJeffrey D. Leitze\u003c\/em\u003el. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/strong\u003eOn the Divergent and Convergent Validity of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eJerry Suls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. \u003c\/strong\u003eDivergent and Convergent Validity of Self-Esteem: A State Perspective, \u003cem\u003eJohn B. Nezlek. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #3. Chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. \u003c\/strong\u003eConceptualization, Measurement, and Functioning of Nonconscious Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eJennifer K. Bosson\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/strong\u003eNonconscious Self-esteem: Is there something you're not telling yourself?, \u003cem\u003eChristian H. Jordan, Christine Logel,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteven J. Spencer, \u0026amp; Mark P. Zanna. Chapter 9.\u003c\/em\u003eConscious and Unconscious Self-Esteem From the Perspective of Cognitive Experiential Self-Theory, Seymour Epstein. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter 10. \u003c\/strong\u003eAssessing Stability of Self-Esteem and Contingent Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eMichael H. Kernis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026amp; Brian M. Goldman. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion #4. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/em\u003eAssessing Self-Esteem Via Self-Reports and Nonreactive Instruments: Issues and Recommendations, Jennifer K. Bosson. \u003cstrong\u003eChapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Assessment of Implicit and Explicit Self-Esteem: Lessons from Motive Research, \u003cem\u003eRichard Koestner \u0026amp;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneviève A Mageau.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 13. \u003c\/strong\u003eImplicit and Explicit Self-Esteem: Theoretical and Methodological Refinements, \u003cem\u003eAndrew Karpinski \u0026amp; Jennifer A. Steinberg. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moral Value, Agency, and the Measurement of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eRomin W. Tafordi \u0026amp; Caroline Ho. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #5. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is Optimal Self-Esteem?, \u003cem\u003eJennifer Crocker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Optimal Self-Esteem? The Cultivation and Consequences of Contingent Versus True Self-Esteem as viewed from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective. \u003cem\u003eRichard M. Ryan \u0026amp; Kirk Warren Brown. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/strong\u003e Making Diamonds out of Coal: The Role of Authenticity in Healthy (optimal) Self-Esteem and Psychological Functioning, \u003cem\u003eBrian Goldman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection II. \u003c\/strong\u003eDevelopment and Determinants of Self-esteem. \u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #6. Chapter 18. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Development of Self-Esteem,\u003cem\u003e Susan Harter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19. \u003c\/strong\u003eDevelopment of the Self-Esteem Motive, \u003cem\u003eHoward B.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaplan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 20. \u003c\/strong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Developmental Influences on Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eDaniel Hart, Robert Atkins, \u0026amp; Natasha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eTursi. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion #7. Chapter 21. \u003c\/em\u003eChanging Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eChristopher J. Mruk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 22. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Esteem Change, \u003cem\u003eHeather D.Tevendale \u0026amp; David L. DuBois.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 23.\u003c\/strong\u003eImproving Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eRoos Vonk. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #8. Chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Self-Determination Theory Perspectives on the Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Aspects of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eArlen C. Moller, Ron Friedman, \u0026amp; Edward L. Deci. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e25. \u003c\/em\u003eTo What Extent is Self-Esteem Influenced by Interpersonal as Compared with Intrapersonal Processes? What are these processes?, \u003cem\u003eMark R. Leary. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 26.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Antecedents of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eWilliam Swann, Jr., \u0026amp; D.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eConor Seyle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #9. Chapter 27. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Knowledge and Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eRick H. Hoyle. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 28. \u003c\/em\u003ePathways among Self-Knowledge and Self-Esteem: How are Self-Esteem and Self-Knowledge Linked? Are these links direct or indirect?, \u003cem\u003eCarolin J. Showers \u0026amp; Virgil Zeigler-Hill. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 29.\u003c\/strong\u003e Who do you think you are? On the link between Self-Knowledge and Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eAafje C. Brandt \u0026amp;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoos Vonk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #10. Chapter 30. \u003c\/strong\u003eFacilitating Children's Self-Esteem: The Role of Parents and Teachers, \u003cem\u003eWendy S. Grolnick \u0026amp; Krista L. Beiswenger. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 31.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nurturing Self-Esteem in Young People, \u003cem\u003eNathaniel Branden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 32. \u003c\/em\u003eHow can optimal Self-Esteem be Facilitated in Children and Adolescents by Parents and Teachers?, \u003cem\u003eMartin V. Covington. Section III.\u003c\/em\u003e Self-esteem and Psychological Functioning. \u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #11. Chapter 33. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Esteem is Central to Human Well-Being, \u003cem\u003eSheldon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolomon. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 34.\u003c\/strong\u003e Examining the Role of Self-Esteem in Psychological Functioning and Well-Being, \u003cem\u003eErika J.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKoch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 35. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Esteem Processes are Central to Psychological Functioning and Well-Being, \u003cem\u003eAbraham Tesser\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026amp; Leonard L. Martin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #12. Chapter 36. \u003c\/strong\u003eHaving and Pursuing Self-esteem: Costs and Benefits, \u003cem\u003eJennifer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocker. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 37. \u003c\/em\u003ePossessing and Striving for High Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eFrederick Rhodewalt. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 38.\u003c\/strong\u003e Should People with Low Self-Esteem Strive for High Self-Esteem?, \u003cem\u003eJoanne V. Wood, Danu B. Anthony, \u0026amp; Walter F. Foddis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion #13. Chapter 39. \u003c\/em\u003eSelf-Esteem from a Clinical Perspective, \u003cem\u003eJohn E. Roberts. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 40. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Esteem, Psychopathology, and Psychotherapy, \u003cem\u003eEdward J. O'Brien,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMia Bartoletti \u0026amp; Jeffrey D. Leitzel. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 41.\u003c\/em\u003eSelf-Esteem: Evolutionary Roots and Historical Cultivation, \u003cem\u003eW. Keith Campbell \u0026amp; Joshua D. Foster.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion #14. Chapter 42. \u003c\/em\u003eThe Evolution of Self-Esteem, \u003cem\u003eSarah E. Hill \u0026amp; David M. Buss. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 43 . \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat is the Evolutionary Significance of Self-Esteem? The Adaptive Functions of Self-Evaluative Psychological Mechanisms, \u003cem\u003eLee A. Kirkpatrick \u0026amp; Bruce J. Ellis. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 44.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Esteem in Therapeutic Settings and Emotional Disorders, \u003cem\u003eTracy DeHart \u0026amp; Howard Tennen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection IV\u003c\/strong\u003e. Self-esteem in Social Context. \u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #15. Chapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Esteem: Its Relational Contingencies and Consequences, \u003cem\u003eSandra L. Murray. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 46. \u003c\/em\u003eSelf-Esteem and Close Relationship Dynamics, \u003cem\u003eMark W. Baldwin. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 47. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-Esteem and Rejection Sensitivity in Close Relationships, \u003cem\u003eKathy Berenson \u0026amp; Geraldine Downey. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #16. Chapter 48.\u003c\/strong\u003e Does Self-Esteem Equally Matter Across Cultures?, \u003cem\u003eShinobu Kitayama. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 49.\u003c\/em\u003ePrimacy of Personal over Collective Self and Cultural Considerations, \u003cem\u003eConstantine Sedikides \u0026amp; Lowell Gaertner. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 50\u003c\/strong\u003e. What is the Interface between Culture and Self-Esteem? \u003cem\u003eJean M. Twenge. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestion #17. Chapter 51.\u003c\/em\u003eThe Self-Esteem Motive: Positive and Negative Consequences for Self and Society, \u003cem\u003eTimothy J. Owens \u0026amp;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlyson R. McDavitt. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 52. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhat Role does Self-Esteem Play in the Ills and Triumphs of Society? \u003cem\u003eThomas A. Pyszczynski. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChapter 53. \u003c\/em\u003eHow Self-Esteem Relates To the Ills and Triumphs of Society, \u003cem\u003eDianne M.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eTice \u0026amp; Matthew Gailliot. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection V. \u003c\/strong\u003eFuture Directions. \u003cstrong\u003eQuestion #18. Chapter 54. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhere do we go from here?, \u003cem\u003eMark R. 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