Exploding the Self-Esteem Myth
An analysis of research into the social and academic value of self-worth.
Psychology · Academic Reading · 6 min read
About this article
A critical evaluation of long-standing psychological assumptions regarding self-esteem, exploring its actual impact on academic achievement, social relations, behavior, and personal happiness.
Key vocabulary
- preoccupation noun
- A state of being completely engrossed or constantly concerned with a particular thought or matter.
- corollary noun
- A proposition that follows directly from and is naturally appended to one already established or proven.
- predicated on adjective phrase
- Founded, based, or dependent upon a specific statement, premise, or condition.
- aegis noun
- The protection, backing, or official support of a particular organization or individual.
- significant correlation noun phrase
- A statistically meaningful and reliable relationship or connection between two or more variables.
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