The construction of the self : developmental and sociocultural foundations / Susan Harter ; foreword by William M. Bukowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harter, Susan, 1939-

Contributor:

Bukowski, William M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self in children.

Self in adolescence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (465 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Guilford Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An important work from a leading scholar, this book explores self-development from early childhood to adulthood. Susan Harter traces the normative stages that define the emergence of many self-processes, including self-esteem. She also addresses individual differences and societal influences on self-development. Presenting pioneering empirical research, Harter shows that increasingly mature features of the self have both benefits and liabilities for psychological adjustment. The book highlights the causes and consequences of different types of self-representations, including those that

Contents:

Introduction: a contemporary approach to self-development

Developmental differences in self-representations during childhood

Developmental differences in self-representations during adolescence

Self-processes during emerging adulthood

The inextricable link between perceived physical appearance and self-esteem

Self-conscious emotions

Self-processes and motivation in the classroom

Cross-cultural and multicultural considerations

Reconsidering the self : in search of authenticity

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 377-426) and index.

ISBN:

1-280-38948-6

9786613567406

1-4625-0298-9

OCLC:

782879045