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Self-regard as an expression of a healthy attitude towards oneself

Author(s): Katarzyna Błońska
Subject(s): Psychology, Psychology of Self, Clinical psychology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: self-compassion; well-being; self-esteem; attitude towards oneself; mental health;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents a new conceptualization of a healthy attitude towards oneself based on Western psychology. The construct under discussion of self-regard refers to an open, sensitive and understanding attitude towards ones own suffering, limitations and difficult emotions. The first part of the article is a review of international research on self-regard. The article then presents the results of research conducted on 72 married couples, which measured the level of concern for well-being and mental health, self-esteem, satisfaction with various aspects of life, length of marriage, gender, et al.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 297-305
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish