Relations between self-esteem dimensions and fundamental social motives
Relations between self-esteem dimensions and fundamental social motives
Author(s): Monika A. KozłowskaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Individual Psychology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: fundamental social motives; self-esteem level; self-esteem instability
Summary/Abstract: The article presents the concept of fundamental social motives, which is novel for Polish readers, and its relations with self-esteem. The studies conducted so far suggest that there may be significant correlations between various dimensions of self-esteem and fundamental motives focused on interpersonal relations (affiliation motives and mate acquisition/retention motives). Data was collected from a sample of N = 363 subjects in order to find predictors for the level and stability of self-esteem. The results include correlations between 11 scales measuring fundamental motives and self-esteem dimensions: its level and instability. Multiple regression analyses with self-esteem measures as explained variables and motives related to sociometer theory as explanatory variables were also conducted. The article presents a detailed discussion of regression analysis results for male and female samples. Limitations and future research directions are also discussed.
Journal: Roczniki Psychologiczne
- Issue Year: 22/2019
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 257-276
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English