| Abstract: | Studied aspects of the phenomenal self-concept of 30 male Ss varying in self-esteem, using a numerical self-report approach. 10 Ss were from each of the 3 categories (high, medium, low) of the Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI). Numerical ratings of importance and salience of self-enumerated positive and negative characteristics were used to generate a series of scores. Significant differences were found on an overall self-esteem score, which correlated .59 with scores on the SEI. No significant differences were found on ratings of positive characteristics, while striking differences were noted for negative characteristics. Results suggest that it is how individuals experience negative rather than positive characteristics that plays a determining role in self-esteem. (5 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
