In the #MeToo Era, Women Experience Less Self-Blame When Facing Sexual Harassment
New research suggests the nature of workplace harassment, and the way women respond to it, are both changing.
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Self-Esteem
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How Overconfidence Among the Upper Classes Is Hampering Social Mobility
New research finds that high self-regard can come across as competence to potential employers.
Participation in the Arts Raises Kids’ Self-Esteem
New research finds particularly positive results when parents and kids work on a creative project together.
Why Staring at Selfies Can Lower Your Self-Esteem
Unless they are group shots in which you are among the participants. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Jeremy Brooks/Flickr)…
A Psychological Profile of Conspiracy Theorists
New research finds a combination of two factors make people more vulnerable to accepting such beliefs.
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Narcissists
A new study teases out the parenting that makes the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem.
Casual Sex Is Actually Excellent for You, If You Love Casual Sex
New research suggests that not all casual sex is bad. For those legitimately interested, it can boost life satisfaction and self-esteem and lessen anxiety.
Positive Self-Image Can Inspire, or Inhibit, Overeating
Thinking ahead to an altruistic deed we plan to do may dampen our desire for fattening foods.
Courtesy Can Be Counterproductive
A new study finds holding the door open for a man may dampen his self-esteem.