On building, defending, and regulating the self
Subtitle: a psychological perspective
By: edited by Abraham Tesser, Joanne V. Wood, Diederik A. Stapel
Contributors: Tesser, Abraham; Wood, Joanne V; Stapel, Diederik A
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
Subjects: Self
Description: "This volume illuminates the processes of self maintenance and change. Each chapter is written in a clear and engrossing style, which makes the work interesting and informative, even to readers without a technical background. The work is organized into three main approaches, the first being concerned with self-growth or self-building. This section argues for the social and psychological benefits of becoming aware of who we truly are - for example, moving toward our ideal selves and being open to what we find around us. The second view of self and self-change describes the self as motivated to maintain illusions and a flattering self-image. This section puts a new spin on understanding processes associated with defending the self. Lastly, the third section recognizes that we regulate everything from our food intake to our emotional responses. The chapters in this final section provide several new perspectives on regulating the self." "On Building, Defending and Regulating the Self is part of a series sponsored by the International Society for Self and Identity, presenting research that is currently leading scientific inquiry into aspects of self and identity."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Building, defending and regulating the self : an overview / Abraham Tesser, Joanne V. Wood & Diederik A. Stapel; title: Building the self : the ideal, the authentic and the open self; title: The Michelangelo phenomenon in close relationships / Caryl E. Rusbult, Madoka Kumashiro, Shevaun L. Stocker & Scott T. Wolf; title: From thought and experience to behavior and interpersonal relationships : a multicomponent conceptualization of authenticity / Michael H. Kernis & Brian M. Goldman; title: Transportation into narrative worlds : implications for the self / Melanie C. Green; title: Conflict and habit : a social cognitive neuroscience approach to the self / Matthew D. Lieberman & Naomi I. Eisenberger; title: Defending the self; title: Ideal agency : the perception of self as an origin of action / Jesse Preston & Daniel M. Wegner; title: Reflections in troubled waters : Narcissism and the vicissitudes of an interpersonally contextualized self / Frederick Rhodewalt & Carolyn C. Morf; title: Nagging doubts and a glimmer of hope : the role of implicit self-esteem in self-image maintenance / Steven J. Spencer, Christian H. Jordan, Christine E.R. Logel & Mark P. Zanna; title: Regulating the self; title: Approach avoidance motivation and self-concept evaluation / Andrew J. Elliot & Rachel R. Mapes; title: Self conscious emotion and self-regulation / Dacher Keltner & Jennifer S. Beer; title: On the hidden benefits of state orientation : can people prosper without efficient affect regulation skills? / Sander L. Koole, Julius Kuhl, Nils Jostmann, Kathleen D. Vohs; title: The roles of the self in priming-to-behavior effects / S. Christian Wheeler, Kenneth G. DeMarree & Richard E. Petty