Psychological dimensions of the self
- London Sage Pub 2001
- ix, 334p. 23 cm ; Pbk
$34.95
Early Psychologists Examine the Self The Concept of Self Elements of the Self Dimensions of the Self Who Has a Self? Dichotomies Body Focus Private Body Self Body Image Public Self Development Causes of Body Dissatisfaction Disorders Self-Esteem The Trait of Self-Esteem Cognitive Mechanisms Development Value of Self-Esteem Culture: North America and Japan Identity Self-Esteem Versus Identity Social Identity Personal Identity Culture and Identity Development Individualism and Collectivism Self-Consciousness Private Self-Focus Public Self-Consciousness Private Versus Public Self-Focus Two Factors of Private Self-Awareness Theory Embarrassment Blushing Other Nonverbal Aspects Causes Development Theories Shame and Guilt Causes of Shame Shame Versus Embarrassment Theories of Shame and Guilt Adult Theories Developmental Theories Evolutionary Theories Boundaries I: Privacy Self-Disclosure Motivation to Self-Disclose Personality Traits Sex Differences Personal Space Privacy Components Boundaries II: Empathy and Altruism Empathy Determinants of Empathy Altruism Cost and Benefit Development Evolution Sex Differences Self-Concepts Empirical Self-Concept Self-Schemas Self-Discrepancies Possible Selves Self-Presentation.