scholarly journals Instability of Contingencies of Self-Worth: The Role of Approach-Avoidance Temperament

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garrett Scott Goodwin ◽  
Christopher James Holden
Keyword(s):  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Avoidance Motivation ◽  
Relational Value ◽  
Social Monitoring ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Approach Avoidance ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Self-esteem has multiple facets and individuals can derive their feelings of self-worth from specific domains in life (i.e., competition, approval of others, virtue; Crocker & Wolfe, 2001). Additionally, research on self-esteem suggests that it evolved as a social monitoring system, known as the sociometer (Leary, Tambor, Terdal, & Downs, 1995). The function of the sociometer is to alert individuals to changes in their relational value to others, which in turn influences their self-esteem, and ultimately their behavior (Leary, Tambor, Terdal, & Downs, 1995; Park & Crocker, 2008). A better understanding of the connection between self-evaluations and behavior can be gained by considering how individuals derive their feelings of self-worth. While people are motivated to succeed and avoid failure, this may particularly be true in the domains from which people derive their feelings of self-worth. Additionally, approach-avoidance motivation may further influence the relationship between evaluations in contingent domains, self-esteem, and behavioral outcomes. The present study expands this research by investigating how approach-avoidance motivation affects the relationship between contingencies of self-worth, self-esteem, and behavioral outcomes. Therefore, I hypothesized that individuals with low self-esteem and avoidance motivation would shift away from a domain that receives negative feedback. Those with high self-esteem and approach motivation, however, would increase the value placed on a domain after receiving negative feedback and positive feedback. Results suggest that avoidantly motivated individuals’ self-worth became increasingly contingent upon other’s approval no matter the feedback they received.

Perfectionism and Self-Perception Profile Comparisons on Burnout and Life Satisfaction in Aesthetic Performers

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Thomas D. Raedeke ◽  
Victoria Blom ◽  
Göran Kenttä
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This study evaluated the relationship of perfectionism and self-perceptions with burnout and life satisfaction in aesthetic performers (N = 254) recruited in Sweden. Cluster analysis revealed four groups: perfectionistic with maladaptive self-perceptions, perfectionistic (parent-driven) with maladaptive self-perceptions, achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions, and nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions. Performers in both maladaptive clusters reported characteristics suggesting they were perfectionistic compared to their peers. They also reported relatively high contingent self-worth and low basic self-esteem. In contrast, those in the nonperfectionistic with adaptive self-perceptions cluster scored relatively low on perfectionism and reported relatively high basic self-esteem and low contingent self-worth. The performers in the achievement-oriented with adaptive self-perceptions cluster reported average scores across most variables, moderately high personal standards, and higher basic self-esteem compared with contingent self-worth. Overall, performers in both maladaptive clusters reported the highest burnout and lowest life satisfaction. Study findings underscore the importance of perfectionism and self-perceptions when considering burnout and life satisfaction.

Impact of self Esteem in the Context of Higher Education Rawalpindi and Islamabad University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol V (II) ◽  
pp. 439-446
Author(s):  
Wajiha Kanwal ◽  
Tahir Aziz ◽  
Muhammad Usman Saqib
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Older Students ◽  
Personal Value ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
And Behavior

Self-esteem describes a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. It is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be stable and enduring. Self-Esteem can involve a variety of beliefs about self, such as the appraisal of one's own appearance, beliefs, emotions and behavior. The target population of this study was the students of universities at Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Data was collected through a stratified random sampling technique. Two universities were selected, and an equal number of students from each university was targeted to constitute a sample of 510 respondents. Data were analyzed with various statistics, which provided an insight that students differ in terms of self-esteem. It was concluded that Younger students (1st and 2nd semester) experience higher self-esteem than the older students; younger students also have higher scores on selfacceptance and self-competence, and academic competence, while older students (3rd & 4th semester) have a higher score on physical and social competence.

Contingencies of Self-Worth Moderate the Effect of Specific Self-Esteem on Self-Liking Or Self-Competence

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liuna Geng ◽  
Tao Jiang
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Moderator Effects ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Attribution Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

In this study we examined whether or not contingencies of self-worth (CSW) moderated the effect of specific self-esteem on self-liking or self-competence. Chinese university students (N = 210) completed the Chinese version of the Contingencies of Self-worth Scale (Crocker, Luhtanen, Cooper, & Bouvrette, 2003; translated into Chinese by Cheng & Kwan, 2008), the Chinese version of the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965; translated into Chinese by Wang, Wang, & Ma, 1999), and our own adaptation for this study of the Self-attribution Questionnaire (Pelham & Swann, 1989) to assess self-liking, self-competence, global self-esteem, 6 domains of CSW consisting of others' approval, appearance, academic competence, competition, family support, and virtue, and specific self-esteem in these same 6 domains. Results showed that CSW did not have a moderating effect on the relationship between specific self-esteem and global self-esteem in the 6 domains. However, when we classified self-esteem into 2 distinct categories of self-liking and self-competence, we found that there were moderator effects of CSW between specific self-esteem and either self-liking or self-competence in 3 of the 6 domains. The different moderator effects in the 6 domains are discussed.

scholarly journals Negative Performance Evaluation in the Imposter Phenomenon: Content, Cause, and Authenticity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Gadsby ◽  
Jakob Hohwy
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Imposter Phenomenon ◽  
Online Setting ◽  
The Relationship

The imposter phenomenon (IP) is associated with a bias towards negative evaluation of one’s own performances. In this study, we present a novel experimental paradigm to explore the relationship between IP and negative performance evaluation. First, we address the possibility that the negative evaluations associated with IP are feigned for social benefit. Second, we test the hypothesis that these evaluations are driven by biases in the search for evidence, such that those high in IP seek out more negative feedback regarding their own performance, leading to more negative judgments. Finally, we assess whether the evaluations are better explained with reference to other constructs, namely, depression and low-self-esteem.We find that participants high in IP evaluated their performances more negatively. This occurs in an anonymous online setting, with no social incentive to feigning such behaviour, contradicting suggestions that the negative self-evaluation associated with IP is feigned for social benefits. Despite evaluating their performances more negatively, participants high in IP do not exhibit a bias towards seeking out more negative feedback regarding their performance. When controlling for the effect of depression and low self-esteem, IP is only predictive of one form of negative performance evaluation: comparison to others.

scholarly journals SELF ESTEEM OF SECONDARY SCHOOL THARU STUDENTS OF WEST CHAMPARAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 354-358
Author(s):  
Ignatius Topno ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Behavior

SelfEsteemis a central construct in clinical, developmental, personality, and social psychology.Self Esteem can be defined as an individuals judgment of his or her self-worth (Rosenberg 1965). Self Esteem is generally considered the evaluative component of the self-concept, a broader representation of the self that includes cognitive and behavioral aspects as well as evaluative or affective ones (Tomaka&Blascovich, 1991). Self Esteem creates self-image (Judy and Arin 2004). People with high self esteem take risks more easily than those with low self Esteem. Self Esteem, that is contingent on success and competence, triggers fundamentally different habitual thought and behavior patterns than contingent self Esteem, that involves seeking compensation from emotional support and acceptance. These behaviors and attitudes have in recent studies been linked to distinctive patterns of coping with social threats and differential health outcomes.It is an extremely popular construct within psychology, and has been related to virtually every other psychological concept or domain, including personality, behavioral, cognitive, and clinical concepts. It can influence life in myriad ways, from academic and professional success to relationships and mental health. On the above criteria in mind the researcher desired using mean, standard deviation t test to study the difference between the mean scores of male and female, Private and Government job holders children, age of students, type of family and finally the standard of students in their self-esteem of secondary school Tharu children of West Champaran . The result declared that there is no significant difference between the mean scores of male and female,Private and government Job holders children, single and nuclear family, whereas there is a significant difference between the mean scores of less than 14 and above 14 years and IXth and Xth Standard secondary school Tharu students in their self-esteem.

How Investment in Gender Ideals Affects Well-Being: The Role of External Contingencies of Self-Worth

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana T. Sanchez ◽  
Jennifer Crocker
Keyword(s):  
College Freshmen ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
White Americans ◽  
Gender Ideals ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examined the relationship between investment in gender ideals and well-being and the role of external contingencies of self-worth in a longitudinal survey of 677 college freshmen. We propose a model of how investment in gender ideals affects external contingencies and the consequences for self-esteem, depression, and symptoms of disordered eating. Specifically, we find that the negative relationship between investment in gender ideals and well-being is mediated through externally contingent self-worth. The model showed a good fit for the overall sample. Comparative model testing revealed a good fit for men and women as well as White Americans, Asian Americans, and African Americans.

The relationship between self-esteem and self-worth protection strategies in university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 236-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Mar Ferradás ◽  
Carlos Freire ◽  
Antonio Valle ◽  
José Carlos Núñez ◽  
Bibiana Regueiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between contingent self-esteem and trait self-esteem

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Youngjin Kang
Keyword(s):  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Component ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Scale Data ◽  
Evaluative Standards

Psychology researchers have suggested that in addition to its level, self-esteem is also manifested by other psychological components. One such component is contingency, which is the degree to which one’s feeling of self-worth is influenced by evaluative standards. I investigated how contingent self-esteem is related to trait self-esteem using Paradise and Kernis’ Contingent Self-Esteem Scale and Rosenberg’s (trait) Self-Esteem Scale. Data collected from classroom (N = 898) and Internet (N = 655) groups rendered a significant and consistent negative relationship between contingent and trait self-esteem. In addition, higher contingent self-esteem individuals tend to have a greater variability with their trait self-esteem levels; as individuals age, their contingent self-esteem tends to decrease; psychological sensitivity to evaluations is the contingent component most strongly associated with the level of self-esteem; and some evaluative resources, such as appearance, performance, and relationship, can be used by some individuals to boost their self-esteem. Future researchers should consider that the contingency of self-esteem is the psychological component not only related to the stability of self-esteem but also to the level of self-esteem.

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