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... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > cognitions and feelings > sociometer model

... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > identity and self > sociometer model

... > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > theory (group processes) > sociometer model

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sociometer model

Definition

Despite widespread public interest in the topic, many people do not realize that there are numerous definitions of self-esteem. Some psychologists conceptualize self-esteem as a fundamental human need to feel good about oneself, some conceptualize self-esteem as a reasoned tally of one's positive attributes, and still others conceptualize self-esteem as an emotional state. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Sociometer Model]

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