Search for dissertations about: "Maarit Johnson"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Maarit Johnson.

2. 1. On the dynamics of self-esteem : Empirical validation of Basic self-esteem and Earning self-esteem

   Author : Maarit Johnson; Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Self-esteem; competence; validation; stability; adjustment; health; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : The present thesis aims at distinguishing between self-esteem as basic self-love (basic self-esteem) and self-esteem as related to competence (earning self-esteem). In previous research these two phenomena have most often been studied under one and the same self-esteem concept. READ MORE

4. 2. Striving for self-esteem : Conceptualizations and role in burnout

   Author : Victoria Blom; Maarit Johnson; Petra Lindfors; Martin Bäckström; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; self-esteem; contingent self-esteem; burnout; stressors; gender; stress; work; competence; performance; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : When self-esteem is dependent on competence individuals invest a great deal of effort in their accomplishments in order to validate themselves. The aim of the present thesis was to develop a theoretically sound and valid concept and measure of contingent self-esteem dependent on competence, and examine its vulnerable implications and role in burnout. READ MORE