On the social nature of global self-esteem: a replication study.
Few researchers have considered the relationship between global self-esteem and the reflected appraisal of others in one's life, or how reflected appraisals and global self-esteem may change as a result of interpersonal feedback. In this study, the authors collected data from 110 undergraduate students on (a) their global self-esteem and the reflected appraisals of multiple others in their lives and (b) how these dimensions changed in hypothetical interpersonal-feedback situations. Results showed that participants' global self-esteem was related to the reflected appraisals of their fathers, teachers, and friends. The results also indicated that others' reflected appraisals and the individual's global self-esteem fluctuated according to the nature (i.e., positive vs. negative) of the hypothetical interpersonal feedback. Overall, the findings emphasize the social nature and regulation of global self-esteem.
Stephan
Yannick
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Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Paris XI, Bat. 335, Orsay 91405, France. yannick.stephan@u-psud.fr
Maiano
Christophe
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012649:Self Concept; D012938:Social Perception; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities