From the top down: Self-esteem and self-evaluation

The affective model of self-esteem development assumes that: (a) self-esteem forms early in life in response to relational and temperamental factors; and (b) once formed, endows high self-esteem people with the ability to promote, protect, and restore feelings of self-worth. In this article, we use...

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Published in:Cognition and emotion 2001-09, Vol.15 (5), p.615-631
Main Authors: Brown, Jonathon D., Dutton, Keith A., Cook, Kathleen E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The affective model of self-esteem development assumes that: (a) self-esteem forms early in life in response to relational and temperamental factors; and (b) once formed, endows high self-esteem people with the ability to promote, protect, and restore feelings of self-worth. In this article, we use the model to examine the relation between self-esteem and self-evaluations, showing that one way high self-esteem people maintain feelings of self-worth is by claiming to possess socially valued qualities. We conclude by considering the implications of the affective model for understanding the nature and functions of self-esteem.
ISSN:0269-9931
1464-0600
DOI:10.1080/02699930126063