The Social Dynamics of Self-Esteem - Theory to Therapy

The Social Dynamics of Self-Esteem introduces a unique synthesis of the theoretical views posited by Alfred Adler, Karl Marx, Georg Simmel, and Edmond Husserl in the development of a coherent theory of self-esteem. Grounded in the humanistic tradition of Adler, self-esteem theory redefines the concepts of personality as a function of both psychological and social parameters. The authors identify 18 facets of self-esteem at three levels of ego and develop three self-esteem inventories to measure each ego level. They also advance a new socio-psychological theory of deviance and develop a conflict theory of personality. This text will prove to be an indispensable handbook for professionals in psychology, psychiatry, social work, counselling, and pastoral therapy.

About the author

R. A. STEFFENHAGEN retired as full Professor from the University of Vermont and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a former Professor of sociology and holds a Psychologist-Doctrate license in Vermont. He is also an accomplished hypnotherapist. His previous works include Hypnotic Techniques for Increasing Self-Esteem and The Social Dynamics of Self-Esteem (with Jeff D. Burns).

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Burns, Jeff D. Burns, R Steffenhagen, R A. Steffenhagen, R. A. Steffenhagen
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.10.1987
• EAN: 9780275923259
• ISBN: 978-0-275-92325-9
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, Psychotherapy, Health and Wellness