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 …

Low self-esteem and depression are strongly related, but there is not yet consistent
evidence on the nature of the relation. Whereas the vulnerability model states that low self …

This chapter focuses on Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM), incorporating
bifactor‐ESEM, which represent an overarching data analytic framework in which classical …

Social cognitive theory posits that teacher self-efficacy beliefs should be related to not only
their own well-being outcomes but also classroom processes and student outcomes in the …

This study illustrates an overarching psychometric approach of broad relevance to
investigations of 2 sources of construct-relevant psychometric multidimensionality present in …

There has been a recent increase in the application of person‐centered research strategies
in the investigation of workplace commitments. To date, research has focused primarily on …

Traditionally, assessments of factor validity of body image instruments have relied on
exploratory or confirmatory factor analysis. However, the emergence of exploratory structural …

We examined the life-span development of self-esteem and tested whether self-esteem
influences the development of important life outcomes, including relationship satisfaction …

While most research examines self-esteem in terms of self-worth, we suggest three
dimensions of self-esteem: worth-based, efficacy-based, and authenticity-based esteem …

The present investigation has a dual focus: to evaluate problematic practice in the use of
item parcels and to suggest exploratory structural equation models (ESEMs) as a viable …