When I think of you, I feel more confident about me: The relational self and self-confidence |
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Authors: | Shira Gabriel Jeanette M. Renaud |
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Affiliation: | a Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, Park Hall, NY 14260, USA b RTI International, 2951 Flowers Rd S, Suite 119, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA |
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Abstract: | Although much research has demonstrated the existence of relationship specific relational selves, the effects of those selves on feelings about the overall self-concept are unknown. The current research proposed that level of relational interdependent self-construal moderates the relationship between the activation of close relationship partners and self-confidence. The first study examined self-construal as a naturally occurring personality variable, whereas the second study manipulated self-construal. Both studies supported the hypothesis that those greater in relational interdependence experience greater self-confidence when close others are salient whereas those lower in relational interdependence experience lower self-confidence. The implications of the findings and linkages to past research are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Relational interdependence Self-concept Social self |
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