Self-Esteem and Positive Psychology, 4th Edition
Research, Theory, and Practice
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Personality
| Author: | Christopher J. Mruk, PhD | ISBN: | 9780826108999 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | March 28, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christopher J. Mruk, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9780826108999 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | March 28, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
"The author's voice is engaged, authoritative, and convinced of the esential role self-esteem plays in connecting psychological theory to clinical practice, a perspective many readers will welcome....Recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
This new edition of the most comprehensive text available on the theories, research findings, and practice implications of self-esteem represents a major shift in our contemporary understanding of self-esteem and positive psychology. The book has been thoroughly updated to integrate positive psychology themes throughout and explain how self-esteem enhancement interventions fit into evidence-based practice. This insightful work provides scholars, clinicians, and students with both an extensive overview of research and with Mrukís often-cited theoretical framework for self-esteem. Featuring the authorís noted Competence and Worthiness Training program for enhancing self-esteem, this fourth edition reflects changes in the field by also including expanded coverage of:
- Self-esteem in relationships
- Validity issues in researching self-esteem
- The concept of authenticity in the self
- Self-esteem as a function of motivation and well-being
- Existentially oriented theory
Key Features:
- Offers the most comprehensive and thorough overview of self-esteem theory and research available
- Considers self-esteem from personality, human development, and clinical perspectives
- Contains updated and more integrated coverage of self-esteem as a major element of positive psychology
- Places clinical practices that enhance self-esteem in the context of evidence-based practice
- Features expanded coverage of personal relationships, research issues, and well-being in self
"The author's voice is engaged, authoritative, and convinced of the esential role self-esteem plays in connecting psychological theory to clinical practice, a perspective many readers will welcome....Recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
This new edition of the most comprehensive text available on the theories, research findings, and practice implications of self-esteem represents a major shift in our contemporary understanding of self-esteem and positive psychology. The book has been thoroughly updated to integrate positive psychology themes throughout and explain how self-esteem enhancement interventions fit into evidence-based practice. This insightful work provides scholars, clinicians, and students with both an extensive overview of research and with Mrukís often-cited theoretical framework for self-esteem. Featuring the authorís noted Competence and Worthiness Training program for enhancing self-esteem, this fourth edition reflects changes in the field by also including expanded coverage of:
- Self-esteem in relationships
- Validity issues in researching self-esteem
- The concept of authenticity in the self
- Self-esteem as a function of motivation and well-being
- Existentially oriented theory
Key Features:
- Offers the most comprehensive and thorough overview of self-esteem theory and research available
- Considers self-esteem from personality, human development, and clinical perspectives
- Contains updated and more integrated coverage of self-esteem as a major element of positive psychology
- Places clinical practices that enhance self-esteem in the context of evidence-based practice
- Features expanded coverage of personal relationships, research issues, and well-being in self
