Psychol Sci March 2014 PMID 24434235

"That's not just beautiful--that's incredibly beautiful!": the adverse impact of inflated praise on children with low self-esteem.

Eddie Brummelman, Sander Thomaes, Bram Orobio de Castro, Geertjan Overbeek, Brad J Bushman

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Inflated praise, like telling children they are "incredibly beautiful," is common in Western society and is often used to boost self-esteem.
Studies show adults tend to give more inflated praise to children with low self-esteem, but this can sometimes be harmful.
Research indicates that inflated praise may discourage children with low self-esteem from taking on challenges, which can hinder their learning and growth.]

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Here’s a link to the article if you want to learn more. It’s restricted but maybe your college can give you access! https://t.co/ANwAxDPdVA

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@rachidowsky13 "The adverse impact of inflated praise on children with low self-esteem" Brummelman et al. 2014 (DOI : 10.1177/0956797613514251)

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