Tag: self-esteem

Study suggests partners with low self-esteem end up regretting sacrifices they make for relationships

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From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Low self-esteem partners can feel vulnerable in their relationship, including feeling insecure about their partner’s support and love. In a series… Read more »

Staking self-worth on the pursuit of money has negative psychological consequences

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From the University at Buffalo press release: Although people living in consumer-based cultures such as the U.S. often believe that they will be happier if they acquire more money, the… Read more »

Friendships play vital role in helping people get through life challenges

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From the British Psychological Society press release: Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life, according to a new study. Until now, little research… Read more »

Study suggests bullies and victims tend to be more preoccupied with weight-loss

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From the University of Warwick press release: School bullies and their victims are more obsessed with weight-loss than anyone else, according to new research by the University of Warwick. Professor… Read more »

Study examines positive and negative effects of Facebook self-presentation

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From the Taylor & Francis press release via AlphaGalileo: In a recent study by Routledge Journal’s Media Psychology, entitled “Feeling better but doing worse: Effects of Facebook self-presentation on implicit… Read more »

Study suggests reasons for popularity of Facebook

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From the Cornell University press release via Newswise: Facebook profiles reassure our self-worth because they offer a place where we can display the personal characteristics and relationships we value most,… Read more »

Study finds children with low self-esteem are often praised for personal qualities rather than their efforts

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From the American Psychological Association press release via MedicalXpress: Praising children, especially those with low self-esteem, for their personal qualities rather than their efforts may make them feel more ashamed… Read more »