jan 7, 2003 - Leary, 2003, p180, self esteem constructs-biases necessary for protection.
Description:
Sociometer hypothesis. Found that self-esteem became unstable, getting higher when the person perceived themselves to be included and lower when the participant thought they had been excluded or ostracized in some way.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 7, 2003
Now
~ 23 years ago