Chapter 1. The Crucial Issue of Defining Self-Esteem
The Importance of Defining Self-Esteem
The Original Definition of Self-Esteem and Self-Esteem in Everyday Life
An Existentially Based Two-Factor Definition of Self-Esteem
Chapter 2. Self-Esteem Research Problems and Issues
The Major Paradoxes of Self-Esteem
Problems Associated With Assessing Self-Esteem
Special Problems Generated by Studying Self-Esteem Scientifically
The Problem of Scientific Paradigms and Researching Self-Esteem
Methodological Advances in Researching Self-Esteem
The Question of Validity and Self-Esteem Research
Chapter 3. Major Self-Esteem Research Findings
Parental Factors Affecting Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem and Social Factors
The Sources of Self-Esteem
Practical Research Findings: Enhancing Self-Esteem
Chapter 4. Major Self-Esteem Theories and Programs
General Perspectives on Self-Esteem
Major Contemporary Empirically Based Theories of Self-Esteem
Major Self-Esteem Enhancement Programs
Chapter 5. An Existentially Based Two-Factor Theory of Self-Esteem
The Function of Self-Esteem as Meaning Making
The Basic Types of Self-Esteem
Refining the Types: Integrating Levels of Self-Esteem
The Development of Self-Esteem
Reexamining the Link Between Self-Esteem and Behavior
Chapter 6. Competence and Worthiness Training (CWT)-A Two-Factor Enhancement Program
Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Group Setting
Week 2. Awareness Phase (Appreciating Self-Esteem)
Week 3. Enhancing Phase (Increasing Worthiness)
Week 4. Enhancing Phase (Increasing Competence)
Week 5. Management Phase (Maintaining Self-Esteem)
Week 6. (Optional): Follow-Up Session
Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Individual Setting
Chapter 7. Self-Esteem and Positive Psychology
What is Positive Psychology?
Applied Positive Psychology, Self-Esteem, and CWT
Appendix: Competence and Worthiness Training (CWT): A 5-Week Self-Esteem Enhancement Program
