Psychological Perspectives on the Self, Volume 4
Download or Read eBook Psychological Perspectives on the Self, Volume 4 PDF written by Jerry Suls and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Jerry Suls |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2014-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317782148 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317782143 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Psychological Perspectives on the Self, Volume 4 by : Jerry Suls
Book excerpt: The primary aim of this volume is to present the most recent advances in the psychological study of the self with a special emphasis on the factors that contribute to self-concept and self-esteem. This volume offers the following features: * state-of-the-art testimonies of important new research programs on the self * valuable reviews and literature on measurement of self-concept * analysis of sociocultural influences on self -- an understudied topic until recently * new theory on the origins of self-enhancement