An Implicit Theory of Self-Esteem: The Consequences of Perceived Self-Esteem for Romantic Desirability

The provision of information appears to be an important property of self-esteem as evidenced by previous research concerning the status-tracking and status-signaling models of self-esteem. The present studies examine whether there is an implicit theory of self-esteem that leads individuals to assume...

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Main Authors: Virgil Zeigler-Hill, Erin M. Myers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-04-01
Series:Evolutionary Psychology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/147470491100900202