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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784386703321

Autore

Mruk Christopher J

Titolo

Self-esteem research, theory, and practice [[electronic resource] ] : toward a positive psychology of self-esteem / / Christopher J. Mruk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-280-74459-6

9786610744596

0-8261-0314-6

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (308 p.)

Disciplina

155.2

Soggetti

Self-esteem

Positive psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; TOC Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; CH Chapter 1 The Crucial Issue of Defining Self-Esteem; CH Chapter 2 Self-Esteem Research Problems and Issues; CH Chapter 3 Major Self-Esteem Research Findings; CH Chapter 4 Major Self-Esteem Theories and Programs; CH Chapter 5 A Meaning-Based, Two-Factor Theory of Self-Esteem; CH Chapter 6 A Two-Factor Self-Esteem Enhancement Program; CH Chapter 7 Self-Esteem and Positive Psychology; Appendix: Self-Esteem Enhancement 5-Week Program; References; IDX Index

Sommario/riassunto

In addition to the sound research findings, theory, and practice information that you have come to depend on with the past two editions, the third edition of Self-Esteem Research, Theory, and Practice brings with it much newly revised and updated information to reflect the changes in the field of self-esteem at large. New key features include: * New major theories of self-esteem * New chapter on the new positive psychology * 150 new references * Written in a clear, concise style.