Longitudinal Links Between Self-Esteem and the Importance of Self-Direction Values During Adolescence

2021 ◽  
pp. 089020702110409
Author(s):  
Ella Daniel ◽  
Maya Benish Weisman ◽  
Ariel Knafo-Noam ◽  
Anat Bardi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Opposite Direction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Partial Support ◽  
Panel Model ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Self-direction values (e.g., independence, curiosity) are among the most important values to people worldwide. However, it is not clear what encourages their development. We propose that self-esteem may be associated with the development of self-direction values because feelings of self-worth provide the confidence needed for independent pursuit. As both independence and self-esteem develop during adolescence, we examined longitudinal associations between self-direction values and self-esteem in adolescents. Study 1 ( NT1 = 527, 55.6% girls, Mage = 16.24, SD = .71, NT2 = 198) included two annual waves of data collection. Study 2 ( Noverall = 486, 55.6% girls, initial Mage = 13.76, SD = .51, NT1 = 418, NT2 = 420, NT3 = 426, NT4 = 387) included four annual waves. In the studies, a cross-lagged panel model and a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model showed that adolescents who feel worthy are more likely to experience an increase in the importance of values of independent thoughts and actions relative to other values. Partial support was found for the opposite direction of association. The results were replicated across longitudinal studies of varying duration and across measures. We discuss the results in light of theories of self-esteem, values, and specifically the development of self-direction values.

scholarly journals Bidirectional Longitudinal Associations Between Cognitive Abilities and Social Relationships in Old Age

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 576-576
Author(s):  
Minxia Luo ◽  
Peter Edelsbrunner ◽  
Jelena Siebert ◽  
Mike Martin ◽  
Damaris Aschwanden
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Word Finding ◽  
Panel Model ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
Picture Completion ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

Abstract Individuals’ social connections can both shape and be shaped by cognitive abilities in aging process. This study examined bidirectional longitudinal associations between cognitive abilities and social relationships using 12-year longitudinal data (3 waves) from 499 German older adults who were born between year 1930 and 1932. Cognitive abilities were assessed as a latent construct consisting of five cognitive tests, i.e., picture completion, block design, information, similarities, and word finding. Social relationships were assessed by the self-reported number of free time partners and scales of perceived social relationships. Using a random-intercept cross-lagged panel model, we focused on within-person causal relations. Results showed that higher cognitive abilities predicted higher number of free time partners over four years and that more positive perceived social relationships predicted higher cognitive abilities at four-year follow-up. In sum, the bidirectional longitudinal associations indicate social relationships and cognitive abilities mutually maintain each other in old age.

scholarly journals Beyond the Cross-Lagged Panel Model: Next-Generation Statistical Tools for Analyzing Interdependencies Across the Life Course

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Mund ◽  
Steffen Nestler
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Change Score ◽  
Latent Trajectory ◽  
Panel Model ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
Score Model ◽  
The Life Course

For decades, researchers have employed the Cross-Lagged Panel Model (CLPM) to analyze the interactions and interdependencies of a wide variety of inner- or supra-individual variables across the life course. However, in the last years the CLPM has been criticized for its underlying assumptions and several alternative models have been proposed that allow to relax these assumptions. With the Random-Intercept CLPM, the Autoregressive Latent Trajectory Model with Structured Residuals, and the Dual Change Score Model, we describe three of the most prominent alternatives to the CLPM and provide an impression about how to interpret the results obtained with these models. To this end, we illustrate the use of the presented models with an empirical example on the interplay between self-esteem and relationship satisfaction. We provide R and Mplus scripts that might help life course researchers to use these novel and powerful alternatives to the CLPM in their own research.

Counseling Adolescents With Hearing Loss Using a Narrative Therapy Approach

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Nelson Crowell ◽  
Julie Hanenburg ◽  
Amy Gilbertson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Counseling Adolescents

Abstract Audiologists have a responsibility to counsel patients with auditory concerns on methods to manage the inherent challenges associated with hearing loss at every point in the process: evaluation, hearing aid fitting, and follow-up visits. Adolescents with hearing loss struggle with the typical developmental challenges along with communicative challenges that can erode one's self-esteem and self-worth. The feeling of “not being connected” to peers can result in feelings of isolation and depression. This article advocates the use of a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling adolescents with hearing loss. Adolescents with hearing loss often have problem-saturated narratives regarding various components of their daily life, friendships, amplification, academics, etc. Audiologists can work with adolescents with hearing loss to deconstruct the problem-saturated narratives and rebuild the narratives into a more empowering message. As the adolescent retells their positive narrative, they are likely to experience increased self-esteem and self-worth.

Cross-Lagged Relationships Between Self-Esteem, Self-Construal, and Happiness in a Three-Wave Longitudinal Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-185
Author(s):  
Daniela Moza ◽  
Laurențiu Maricuțoiu ◽  
Alin Gavreliuc
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Construal ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Independent Person

Abstract. Previous research established that an independent construal of the self is associated with higher self-esteem, which, in turn, is associated with increased happiness. Regarding the directionality of these relationships, theoretical arguments have suggested that self-construal precedes self-esteem and that self-esteem precedes happiness. However, most research in this area is cross-sectional, thus limiting any conclusions about directionality. The present study tested these relationships in 101 Romanian undergraduates using a 3-wave cross-lagged design with a 6-month time lag between every two waves. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that self-esteem is an antecedent of both happiness and dimensions of independent self-construal (i.e., consistency vs. variability and self-expression vs. harmony). In other words, one’s positive evaluation of self-worth precedes one’s self-perception as being a happy and independent person. The findings are discussed with respect to the theoretical and practical implications, along with limitations and suggestions for future research.

Development of self-esteem from age 4 to 94 years: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

2018 ◽  
Vol 144 (10) ◽  
pp. 1045-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Orth ◽  
Ruth Yasemin Erol ◽  
Eva C. Luciano
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem

scholarly journals Bullying Perpetration, Moral Disengagement and Need for Popularity: Examining Reciprocal Associations in Adolescence

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva M. Romera ◽  
Rosario Ortega-Ruiz ◽  
Kevin Runions ◽  
Antonio Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Bullying Perpetration ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
Bidirectional Association ◽  
Bullying Behavior ◽  
Longitudinal Associations ◽  
Reciprocal Associations

AbstractPrecursors and consequences of bullying have been widely explored, but much remains unclear about the association of moral and motivational factors. This study examined longitudinal associations between need for popularity, moral disengagement, and bullying perpetration. A total of 3017 participants, aged 11 to 16 years in wave 1 (49% girls; Mage = 13.15, SD = 1.09), were surveyed across four waves with six-month intervals. At the between-person level, cross-lagged modeling revealed a positive bidirectional association between moral disengagement and need for popularity; bullying perpetration was predicted by both need for popularity and moral disengagement. From the within-person level, random intercept cross-lagged analyses revealed that need for popularity predicted both moral disengagement and bullying perpetration. The results highlight the interplay between motivational and moral mechanisms that underlies bullying behavior.

Can Conspiracy Beliefs Be Beneficial? Longitudinal Linkages Between Conspiracy Beliefs, Anxiety, Uncertainty Aversion, and Existential Threat

2021 ◽  
pp. 014616722110609
Author(s):  
Luisa Liekefett ◽  
Oliver Christ ◽  
Julia C. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Uncertainty Aversion ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
Conspiracy Beliefs

Research suggests that conspiracy beliefs are adopted because they promise to reduce anxiety, uncertainty, and threat. However, little research has investigated whether conspiracy beliefs actually fulfill these promises. We conducted two longitudinal studies ( NStudy 1 = 405, NStudy 2 = 1,012) to examine how conspiracy beliefs result from, and in turn influence, anxiety, uncertainty aversion, and existential threat. Random intercept cross-lagged panel analyses indicate that people who were, on average, more anxious, uncertainty averse, and existentially threatened held stronger conspiracy beliefs. Increases in conspiracy beliefs were either unrelated to changes in anxiety, uncertainty aversion, and existential threat (Study 2), or even predicted increases in these variables (Study 1). In both studies, increases in conspiracy beliefs predicted subsequent increases in conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a self-reinforcing circle. We conclude that conspiracy beliefs likely do not have beneficial consequences, but may even reinforce the negative experience of anxiety, uncertainty aversion, and existential threat.

The Savvy Academic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth J. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Scholarly Publishing ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Writing For Publication ◽  
Review Articles ◽  
Publishing Career ◽  
Data Analytic

This book covers the process of writing for publication from start to finish—from selecting a topic and reviewing literature to working with coauthors, writing theoretical and review articles, and responding to editor and reviewer comments when revising manuscripts. Dr. Schwartz uses examples from his own scholarly publishing career and provides concrete advice for both early-career and more experienced writers. The book also covers important topics such as planning studies, managing and supervising data collection, retaining participants in longitudinal studies, data analytic ethics and conflicts of interest, and dealing with writer’s block. Dr. Schwartz provides guidance for writing journal articles, books, and book chapters, as well as for dealing with manuscripts that have been repeatedly rejected. He offers guidance for writing first drafts, editing drafts, incorporating coauthor feedback, and working with difficult or resistant coauthors. This book is a “how-to” in terms of writing for publication.

scholarly journals ALS longitudinal studies with frequent data collection at home: study design and baseline data

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seward B. Rutkove ◽  
Kristin Qi ◽  
Kerisa Shelton ◽  
Julie Liss ◽  
Visar Berisha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Home Study ◽  
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