Part II of this series described four basic types of self-esteem. They result from understanding it as a relationship between two factors—namely, competence and worthiness. This two-factor theory of ...

Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being: Part II – Basic Types of Self-Esteem As mentioned in the previous blog, social scientists define self-esteem in three major ways. Self-esteem can be seen in terms ...

Humans are wired to compare. It’s part of how we learn and measure progress. Social comparison theory explains that we naturally evaluate ourselves based on what others are doing. That can be helpful ...

What is a vulnerable narcissist? Unlike the overt or grandiose narcissist, a vulnerable narcissist's self-esteem is incredibly fragile. Psychologist Marc Rodríguez explains how to spot one, and how ...

Did you know that praising children for their intelligence can hinder their willingness to tackle challenges, fostering a fragile sense of self-worth?

She noted that this type of narcissism is characterized by arrogance, entitlement, unstable self-esteem, low empathy and a ...

Here are the signs of being a self-oriented, other-oriented or socially prescribed perfectionist, plus advice on how to cope ...

Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant ...

A new study shows helpful dads could damage mother's self esteem at home. The University of Texas at Austin interviewed 78 dual-earner couples who had 8-month-old infants. They measured them on two ...

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