The literature relating to the acquisition, maintenance, and clinical significance of self-esteem reveals theoretical differences between earlier investigators. The nature of self-esteem remains controversial, and attention is drawn to some of the problems of construct validation and measurement. Despite the difficulties, self-esteem is a concept worthy of further pursuit. This will require a measuring instrument that captures the concept more effectively than those currently available.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Philip Robson (1988) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 2 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: