Handbook Of Self-Enhancement And Self-Protection Mark D. Alicke

• Auteur : Mark D. Alicke
• Editeur : Guilford Pubn
• Langue : Anglais
• Parution : 01/12/2010
• Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg
• Nombre de pages : 524
• Dimensions : 25.7 x 18.0 x 3.6

Critique / Article
How do people go about enhancing their favorable views of themselves? How do they protect themselves against losing face and losing self-esteem? This excellent book provides a rich and thought-provoking survey of research on these questions. The drive to make a good name for oneself and protect it from disparagement underlies a wide range of human strivings, from high achievements to the deepest excesses of interpersonal evil. This book has much to offer anyone interested in human nature. - Roy F. Baumeister, Francis Eppes Professor of Psychology, Florida State University, USA A remarkably comprehensive review and analysis of a vibrant area of self-related research. The volume is stunning in its breadth and depth, integrating the rich tradition of theory and research on self-enhancement and self-protection with cutting-edge developments in social neuroscience, social cognition, and interpersonal relations. Equally impressive, the Handbook bridges basic research and real-world applications, addressing clinical, health, and social policy implications. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this is an invaluable resource for students and specialists alike. - June Price Tangney, University Professor of Psychology, George Mason University, USA This unique volume teases apart two psychological motives that are often confused. Contrasting these motives in one well-integrated book makes it abundantly clear that two distinct mechanisms are involved. The editors have solicited an all-star roster of contributors who complement each other interestingly. A broad range of perspectives are represented, from neurological substrates to cultural differences. - Del Paulhus, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada An edited, scholarly book focusing on strategies people use to improve or maintain their self-image... Instructors teaching different psychology courses can find interesting topics for class discussions... The editors and authors do an excellent job providing readers with evidence for self-enhancement and self-protection processes. In addition to learning about the most recent findings on this topic, readers of this handbook will glean information necessary to pose new research questions to investigate. - Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (Kevin J. Apple, Vol. 30, No. 9, 2011)