High self-esteem is linked to better outcomes across many life domains
In short: A review of extensive research, including several meta-analyses, found that high self-esteem is associated with positive results in areas such as mental health, physical health, work, school, and relationships. These beneficial associations appear to be consistent regardless of a person's age, gender, or race.
By examining a vast body of existing literature, researchers found that the effect sizes for self-esteem are comparable to other known factors like growth mindset and self-efficacy. However, the researchers noted that further investigation is needed to determine if these associations are truly causal and to distinguish self-esteem from narcissism.
Why it matters: High self-esteem is a consistent indicator of better adjustment in many areas of life.
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- Source: Research: Orth and Robins (2022). Is high self-esteem beneficial? Revisiting a classic question. American Psychologist. · other-oa
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