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The nature and function of self-esteem: Sociometer theory

Leary, Mark R., Baumeister, Roy F.·2000·Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

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  • Self-esteem is associated with authenticity in relationships, and this association is not solely about self-evaluation but is also closely related to the quality of one's relationships.

    “This study provided evidence that self-esteem is associated with authenticity in relationships, highlighting that self-esteem is not solely about self-evaluation but is also closely related to the quality of one's relationships.”
  • Sociometer Theory suggests that an individual's self-esteem is influenced by their sense of social acceptance and the importance placed on their relationships.

    “Furthermore, Sociometer Theory [121] suggests that an individual's self-esteem is influenced by their sense of social acceptance and the importance placed on their relationships.”
  • Humans evolved a desire for belonging and social acceptance, which is facilitated by social monitoring motives to detect cues for social approval or rejection.

    “As highly social creatures, humans evolved a desire for belonging and social acceptance (25), which is facilitated by social monitoring motives to detect cues for social approval or rejection (26).”

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Authors
Leary, M. R., & Baumeister, R. F.
Affiliations
Wake Forest University (US)
Venue
Advances in Experimental Social Psychology
Publisher
Elsevier
Published
2000
Pages
1-62
ISSN
0065-2601 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1939684408
Cited by
2,521
References
19
Citations by year
2026: 111 · 2025: 142 · 2024: 147 · 2023: 184 · 2022: 164 · 2021: 205 · 2020: 137 · 2019: 139 · 2018: 128 · 2017: 113 · 2016: 126 · 2015: 96 · 2014: 113 · 2013: 90 · 2012: 90
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111.93
Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Advances in experimental social psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotions and Moral Behavior
Keywords
self-esteem, sociometer theory, self-assessment, global self-esteem, domain-specific self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, self-worth, trait self-esteem

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