Debates about the benefits of self-esteem have persisted for decades, both in the scientific
literature and in the popular press. Although many researchers and lay people have argued …

To investigate the normative trajectory of self-esteem across the life span, this meta-analysis
synthesizes the available longitudinal data on mean-level change in self-esteem. The …

Theorists have long assumed that people's self-esteem and social relationships influence
each other. However, the empirical evidence has been inconsistent, creating substantial …

In this article, we review new insights gained from recent longitudinal studies examining the
development of self-esteem and its influence on important life outcomes. The evidence …

Purpose Workplace bullying is a common negative event suffered by employees in the
workplace. The harm it brings to the organization has become the focus of the field of …

The social networking site, Facebook, has gained an enormous amount of popularity. In this
article, we review the literature on the factors contributing to Facebook use. We propose a …

Ample research has shown that low self-esteem increases the risk to develop depressive
symptoms during adolescence. However, the mechanism underlying this association …

Researchers have proposed that leader support helps employees behave proactively at
work. Leader support can facilitate the opportunities for employees to bring about change …

In this chapter, I review the literature on motivated identity construction, drawing together
insights and evidence from diverse theoretical perspectives, and I propose the foundations …

Narcissism levels have been increasing among Western youth, and contribute to societal
problems such as aggression and violence. The origins of narcissism, however, are not well …