Self-Esteem and Meaning
A Life Historical Investigation
Published on 30. June 1985
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-0-87395-853-0 (ISBN)
Description
Self-esteem. Not only does it affect our identity and values, but also our feelings and actions in a variety of circumstances. Yet, after years of investigation, little of practical value has been learned about its nature.
Self-Esteem and Meaning brings a new approach to the study of self-esteem. It presents case studies based on extended interviews with middle- and working-class individuals. Weaving together the subjects' frank and often poignant accounts of their own lives are the author's observations on the linguistic and semiotic principles that reveal the coherence and meaningfulness of these accounts.
The book also contributes to the methodological effort to develop a humanistic yet rigorous social science. Those interested in the structure of meaning and the nature of self will find it of value. In addition, the book provides an enlightening discussion of the interview method.
Self-Esteem and Meaning brings a new approach to the study of self-esteem. It presents case studies based on extended interviews with middle- and working-class individuals. Weaving together the subjects' frank and often poignant accounts of their own lives are the author's observations on the linguistic and semiotic principles that reveal the coherence and meaningfulness of these accounts.
The book also contributes to the methodological effort to develop a humanistic yet rigorous social science. Those interested in the structure of meaning and the nature of self will find it of value. In addition, the book provides an enlightening discussion of the interview method.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Albany, NY
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Total Illustrations: 0
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87395-853-0 (9780873958530)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael R. Jackson is Staff Psychologist at the Wyandotte General Hospital, Wyandotte, Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Content
Acknowledgments
One Self-Esteem and the Problem of Meaning
Two The Dimensions of Self-Esteem
Three The Central Conflict: Defense and Resolution
Four The Limits of Self-Esteem
Five Self and Other
Appendix: The Question of Validity
Bibliography
Index
One Self-Esteem and the Problem of Meaning
Two The Dimensions of Self-Esteem
Three The Central Conflict: Defense and Resolution
Four The Limits of Self-Esteem
Five Self and Other
Appendix: The Question of Validity
Bibliography
Index