January 2022 PMID 35357851

Is high self-esteem beneficial? Revisiting a classic question.

Ulrich Orth, Richard W Robins

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a mixed sentiment, with some users supporting the idea that self-esteem benefits personal and social functioning, referencing the article's broad positive findings, while others dismiss the importance altogether, as evidenced by comments questioning the validity of the publication's claims. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, which influences the moderate scores assigned to interest and agreement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussion participants seem to generally accept that self-esteem has benefits, aligning with the article's positive findings, although there is some skepticism expressed in dismissive comments.

InterestModerate interest

Engagement shows moderate interest, with users curious about the validity of claims, but not deeply exploring the research methodology or implications, as seen in brief responses and dismissive remarks.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The level of engagement is moderate; some users reference the debate about self-esteem and question its validity, but there is little in-depth analysis or extended discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, participants do not suggest significant personal or societal impact from the article, reflecting a cautious or neutral stance rather than enthusiastic endorsement or criticism.

Abstract in brief

The article reviews decades of debate on the benefits of self-esteem, with researchers arguing it helps individuals succeed across various life areas, despite some skepticism.
Through extensive research, including meta-analyses, it finds that self-esteem positively impacts relationships, academics, work, mental and physical health, and reduces antisocial behavior across diverse groups.
The study concludes that self-esteem is a significant adaptive trait, suggesting that well-designed interventions to enhance self-esteem could benefit both individuals and society.

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