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The True Self and Psychological Health: Emerging Evidence and Future Directions

Schlegel, Rebecca J., Hicks, Joshua A.·2011·Social and Personality Psychology Compass
DOI 10.1111/j.1751-9004.2011.00401.x
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Abstract A variety of philosophical and psychological perspectives converge to suggest that a happy and meaningful life is the product of living in accord with one’s true self. This idea similarly appears throughout literature, film, and folk wisdom. The current paper examines both theoretical and lay conceptions of the true self and reviews the empirical evidence that supports its role in psychological health, with a particular emphasis on current research that demonstrates that both the accessibility and ease of thinking about one’s true self‐concept is associated with the experiences of meaning and satisfaction. The merits of different approaches to defining the true self, measurement issues, and directions for future research are discussed.

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Authors
Schlegel, R. J., & Hicks, J. A.
Affiliations
Texas A&M University (US)
ORCID
Venue
Social and Personality Psychology Compass
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-12
Volume
5
Issue
12
Pages
989-1003
ISSN
1751-9004 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1111/j.1751-9004.2011.00401.x
OpenAlex
W2171116031
Cited by
148
References
125
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 1 d)
Locations
Social and Personality Psychology Compass (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Identity, Memory, and Therapy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
Keywords
true self, self-concept, mental health, meaning in life, life satisfaction

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