Research Catalog

Title

Self-traps : the elusive quest for higher self-esteem / William B. Swann, Jr.

Author

Swann, William B.

Publication

New York : W.H. Freeman, ©1996.

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Details

Description

xiii, 236 pages; 24 cm

Summary

Not a self-help book, Self-Traps is a fascinating, multidimensional exploration of how self-esteem conflicts develop and are played out in all our relationships, and how the authentic achievement of self-esteem is often undermined by American social norms that tell us how to approach our love relationships and work. Swann shows how these societal influences may compound the inner conflicts that people with low self-esteem have, making their thought patterns and behavior that much more difficult to change. Yet raising self-esteem, he insists, is an achievable goal. Swann proposes solutions that take into account the multifaceted nature of self-esteem and allow us to perform a delicate balancing act, changing our notions of who we are without irreparably losing our fundamental sense of identity.

Subject

• Self-esteem
• Self-defeating behavior
• Self-perception
• Self Concept
• Self-perception
• Self-defeating behavior
• Self-esteem
• Zelfwaardering

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-219) and index.

Contents

The Holy grail of self-esteem -- Groucho's paradox -- The verified self -- Ghosts from the nursery -- Romantic self-traps -- Esteem and the pursuit of competence -- Raising self-esteem -- Notes -- Appendix : self-attributes questionnaire.

ISBN

• 0716728982
• 9780716728986

LCCN

96005265

OCLC

• ocm34243675
• 34243675
• SCSB-2098393

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library