The Social Dynamics of Self-Esteem: Theory to Therapy

By R.A. Steffenhagen

The Social Dynamics of Self-Esteem introduces a unique synthesis of the theoretical views posited by Alfred Adler, Karl Marx, Georg Simmel, and Edmond Husserl in the development of a coherent theory of self-esteem. Grounded in the humanistic tradition of Adler, self-esteem theory redefines the concepts of personality as a function of both psychological and social parameters. The authors identify 18 facets of self-esteem at three levels of ego and develop three self-esteem inventories to measure each ego level. They also advance a new socio-psychological theory of deviance and develop a conflict theory of personality. This text will prove to be an indispensable handbook for professionals in psychology, psychiatry, social work, counselling, and pastoral therapy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275923258
• ISBN13: 9780275923259
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"