Self-Esteem and Conservatism among Female College Students

1980 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 543-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence N. Houston ◽  
Susan I. Springer
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
College Women ◽  
College Major ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Older Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
White College

In view of the previously reported relationship between self-esteem and authoritarianism as well as the promulgated kinship between authoritarianism and conservatism, this study used the Janis and Field Selfesteem Inventory and the Conservatism Scale to evaluate the relationship between self-esteem and conservatism for 93 white college women. R was .06 between the scales; older students were significantly less conservative than younger ones, Jews less conservative than both Catholics and Protestants, and students majoring in the social sciences were significantly less conservative than those majoring in either literature-arts or mathematics-natural sciences. There were no statistically significant differences for age, religion, or college major on the self-esteem inventory.

Role Models in Self-Esteem of College Women

2002 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 659-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mick G. Mack ◽  
Allison M. Schultz ◽  
Kaori Araki
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Current Role ◽  
College Age ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between self-esteem and the existence of role models among a sample of 36 female college students. Participants completed a questionnaire which included demographic questions, the Self-esteem Inventory, and questions concerning use of childhood and contemporary role models. Independent t-test results indicated that participants who reported having current role models had higher self-esteem scores than participants who did not, suggesting that role models may contribute to higher self-esteem in college-age women No significant differences in self-esteem were by sex of the role model.

scholarly journals Autoestima em praticantes de esportes de aventura

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Rosane Camila De Godoi ◽  
Hélio Mamoru Yoshida ◽  
Paula Teixeira Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
The Self ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Inherent Risk ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adventure Sports ◽  
Psychological Parameters

INTRODUÇÃO: Tendo em vista a atual ascensão dos esportes de aventura e dos diversos parâmetros psicológicos relacionados à essas práticas, faz-se necessário estudar como esses esportes, e seu risco inerente, são capazes de despertar distintas sensações e de que maneira isso pode influenciar a autoestima de seus praticantes. OBJETIVO: Esse estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar os índices de autoestima em praticantes de rafting, kayak, montanhismo e paraquedismo, avaliando os índices e analisando as correlações entre os grupos. METODOS: Para isso, foram analisados os perfis de 73 praticantes de esportes de aventura (rafting, kayak, montanhismo e paraquedismo), utilizando-se como instrumento a Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg, na versão adaptada por Hutz. O teste estatístico adotado foi o Kruskal-Wallis, a normalidade dos dados foi testada através do teste de Shapiro Wilk e todas as análises foram realizadas no programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. RESULTADOS: Foi possível constatar elevados índices de autoestima em todos os participantes avaliados, em especial nos paraquedistas, sugerindo que os esportes de aventura são capazes de influenciar no bem-estar psicológico e a saúde mental de seus praticantes. CONCLUSÃO: Com os dados obtidos, concluímos que este estudo traz o fortalecimento do bem-estar psicológico por meio da prática dos esportes de aventura, contribuindo para melhor autoestima e maior entendimento dos aspectos relacionados aos praticantes destas modalidades, ainda pouco estudados cientificamente.ABSTRACT. Self-esteem in practitioners of adventure sports.BACKGROUND: In view of the current rise of adventure sports and the various psychological parameters related to these practices, it is necessary to study how these sports, and their inherent risk, are capable of awakening different sensations and how this could affect the self-esteem of its practitioners. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the self-esteem indices in rafting, kayak, mountaineering and skydiving practitioners, evaluating the indexes, and analysing the correlations between the groups. METHODS: For this, the profiles of 73 practitioners of adventure sports (rafting, kayak, mountaineering and skydiving) were analyzed using as an instrument the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, in the version adapted by Hutz. The statistical test adopted was the Kruskal-Wallis, the normality of the data was tested using the Shapiro Wilk test, and all analyzes were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program.RESULTS: It was possible to verify the high self-esteem indices in all evaluated groups, especially skydivers, suggesting that adventure sports are capable of influencing the psychological well-being and mental health of their practitioners. CONCLUSION: With these data, we can conclude that this study raises the question of psychological well-being through the practice of adventure sports, contributing to a better self-esteem and understanding of the aspects related to this portion of the population, which is still little studied.

Liberation in the Face of Uncertainty

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hubert J. M. Hermans
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
The Self ◽  
Pursuit Of Happiness ◽  
Dialogical Self ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face ◽  
Dialogical Self Theory ◽  
The Relationship

In this volume, Dialogical Self Theory is innovatively presented as a guide to help elucidate some of the most pressing problems of our time as they emerge at the interface of self and society. As a bridging framework at the interface of the social sciences and philosophy, Dialogical Self Theory provides a broad view of problem areas that place us in a field of tension between liberation and social imprisonment. With climate change and the coronavirus pandemic serving as wake-up calls, the book focuses on the experience of uncertainty, the disenchantment of the world, the pursuit of happiness, and the cultural limitations of the Western self-ideal. Now more than ever we need to rethink the relationship between self, other, and the natural environment, and this book uses Dialogical Self Theory to explore actual and potential responses of the self to these urgent challenges.

scholarly journals Hubungan Dukungan Sosial Teman Sebaya Dan Aktualisasi Diri Dengan Harga Diri Remaja Panti Asuhan Di Purbalingga

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muharrik As Sururi ◽  
Muslikah Muslikah
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Peer Social Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
The Relationship

Teenagers in orphanages experience low self-esteem compared to adolescents who live with their parents. Factors that influence the level of self-esteem include peer social support and self-actualization. This research is to find out the relationship between social support of peers and self-actualization with the selfesteem of teenagers at the Orphanage in Purbalingga. The method used is quantitative, with using purposive sampling techniques and data analysis techniques is multiple regression. The results showed (1) there was a positive and significant relationship between peer social support and adolescent self-esteem in the Orphanage in Purbalingga (p = 0,000, β = 0.444) (2) there was a positive and significant relationship between self-actualization and adolescent self-esteem Orphanage in Purbalingga (p = 0,000, β = 0.728) (3) there is a significant relationship between peer social support and self-actualization with adolescent self-esteem in Purbalingga Orphanage (p = 0,000, R = 0.704, F = 47,690). From the results of the study it can be concluded that the higher the social support of peers, the higher the self-esteem of adolescents, the higher the self-actualization, the higher the adolescent self-esteem, and the higher the social support of peers and self-actualization, the higher the selfesteem of adolescents.

scholarly journals Can Self-Esteem Help Teens Resist Unhealthy Influence of Materialistic Goals Promoted By Role Models?

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Zawadzka ◽  
Judyta Borchet ◽  
Magdalena Iwanowska ◽  
Aleksandra Lewandowska-Walter
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Social Modeling ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was to examine the role of self-esteem in resisting the influence of materialistic goals of four social role models (mother, father, peers, and media) in adolescents (aged 13–16). Previous studies showed a negative correlation between the psychological health of teens and striving for materialistic goals, one of the main sources is the social modeling of materialism. Two studies were carried out. The first, correlational study, was conducted on target teens and their mothers, fathers, and peers of their choice. It examined if self-esteem is a moderator of the relationship between the materialism of social role models (mothers, fathers, peers, and media) and the materialism of teens. The second, experimental study, was conducted on target teens only. It examined how boosting the self-esteem of teens and activating materialism of social role models (mothers, fathers, peers, and media) may affect the materialism of teens. Study 1 showed a significant interaction effect of self-esteem and the materialism of peers on the materialism of teens. The interaction effects of self-esteem and other role models (parents and media) were not significant. Study 2 showed that elevated self-esteem lowered the influence of the materialism of peers on the materialism of teens. The results were not significant when other role models (parents and media) were analyzed. The results obtained in the presented studies indicate that the self-esteem of teens may have an important role in resisting the influence of materialism role models of peers. Practical implications of the studies for the psychological health of teens are also discussed.

Effect of Parental Modernity on Rejection Sensitivity and Self-Esteem of Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu ◽  
Madhu Anand
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Rejection Sensitivity ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Individual Modernity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Parental Modernity is an important aspect for the psycho-social development of the child. The present study aims to study the effect of parental modernity on rejection sensitivity and self-esteem of adolescents and the relationship between rejection sensitivity and self-esteem. The research is carried out on a sample of 240 parents (including 120 fathers and 120 mothers) and their 120 children. For observing the impact of modernity of parents on their children, Individual Modernity Scale was used and administered on father and mother. Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire and Self-Esteem Inventory were used to measure the rejection sensitivity and self-esteem of children (age ranges from 14 to 19 years). The results suggest that parental modernity has an effect on the rejection sensitivity and personally perceived self of the self – esteem of adolescents. Furthermore, the rejection sensitivity has been found negatively associated with self-esteem.

Esteem and self-esteem as an interweaving polarity. Max Weber´s analysis from the Protestant ethic to the ideal-type of politician

Human Affairs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-364
Author(s):  
Cristiana Senigaglia
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Max Weber ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Protestant Ethic ◽  
Social Reputation ◽  
Conduct Of Life ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Ideal

AbstractAlthough Max Weber does not specifically analyze the topic of esteem, his investigation of the Protestant ethic offers interesting insights into it. The change in mentality it engendered essentially contributed to enhancing the meaning and importance of esteem in modern society. In his analysis, Weber ascertains that esteem was fundamental to being accepted and integrated into the social life of congregations. Nevertheless, he also highlights that esteem was supported by a form of self-esteem which was not simply derived from a good social reputation, but also achieved through a deep and continual self-analysis as well as a strict discipline in the ethical conduct of life. The present analysis reconstructs the different aspects of the relationship between social and self-esteem and analyzes the consequences of that relationship by focusing on the exemplary case of the politician’s personality and ethic.

A Mediational Model of Autonomy, Self-Esteem, and Eating Disordered Attitudes and Behaviors

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Frederick ◽  
Virginia M. Grow
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
College Women ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Drive For Thinness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Disordered ◽  
Mediational Model ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Eating Disordered Behaviors

This study expands upon existing literature by examining how the relationship between autonomy deficits and low self-esteem may create a psychological environment conducive to the development of eating disordered behaviors. Findings supported a mediational model to account for eating disordered behaviors in 71 college women. In this model, lack of autonomy was related to decreased global self-esteem, which in turn was associated with bulimia, body dissatisfaction, and drive for thinness. Although only tentative and cross-sectional in nature, this study is of particular importance because it links autonomy and self-esteem in a coherent model predictive of eating disordered behaviors in college women. Developmental aspects of eating disorders and treatment implications are discussed.

Effect of Exposure to Photographs of Thin Models on Self-Consciousness in Female College Students

2000 ◽  
Vol 86 (3_part_2) ◽  
pp. 1149-1154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandy S. Wegner ◽  
Anita M. Hartmann ◽  
C. R. Geist
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
College Women ◽  
Print Media ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Self ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Female College ◽  
Body Self

The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate influence of brief exposure to images taken from print media on the general self-consciousness and body self-consciousness of 67 college women. After viewing photographs of either thin female models or control photographs, the women completed the Self-consciousness Scale and the Body Self-consciousness Questionnaire. Although a was .45, the college women who looked at images of thin female models gave immediate ratings significantly ( p < .001) higher on both general Self-consciousness and Body Self-consciousness than those who looked at control images.

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