On the social nature of global self-esteem: a replication study

J Soc Psychol. 2007 Oct;147(5):573-5. doi: 10.3200/SOCP.147.5.573-576.

Abstract

Few researchers have considered the relationship between global self-esteem and the reflected appraisal of others in one's life, or how reflected appraisals and global self-esteem may change as a result of interpersonal feedback. In this study, the authors collected data from 110 undergraduate students on (a) their global self-esteem and the reflected appraisals of multiple others in their lives and (b) how these dimensions changed in hypothetical interpersonal-feedback situations. Results showed that participants' global self-esteem was related to the reflected appraisals of their fathers, teachers, and friends. The results also indicated that others' reflected appraisals and the individual's global self-esteem fluctuated according to the nature (i.e., positive vs. negative) of the hypothetical interpersonal feedback. Overall, the findings emphasize the social nature and regulation of global self-esteem.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • France
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Regression Analysis
  • Self Concept*
  • Social Perception
  • Students
  • Universities