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... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > cognitions and feelings > self-esteem

... > psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > cultural concerns > self-esteem

... > applied psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > cultural concerns > self-esteem

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self-esteem

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Self-esteem (also known as self-regard) is defined as people's evaluations about their worth, competence, and desirability. Self-esteem is a personality trait that has been widely studied by psychologists and other social scientists. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A-to-Z Guide; Self-Esteem]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/self-esteem

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