Interpersonal rejection ranks among the most potent and distressing events that people experience. Romantic rejection, ostracism, stigmatization, job termination, and other kinds of rejections have t
Despite its obvious advantages, our ability to be self-reflective comes at a high price. Few people realize how profoundly their lives are affected by self-reflection or how frequently inner chatter
In this second edition, Leary (psychology and neuroscience, Duke U.) and Tangney (psychology, George Mason U.) present recent research, reflecting growth in the field since 2002. After a broad histori
Egoicism, a mindset that places primary focus upon oneself, appears to be rampant in contemporary Western cultures as commercial advertisements, popular books, song lyrics, and mobile software applica
Virtually every major area of interest in social psychology has implications for understanding, diagnosing, and treating emotional and behavioral problems. The intent of this volume of readings is to
Widely regarded as the authoritative reference in the field, this volume comprehensively reviews theory and research on the self. Leading investigators address this essential construct at multiple lev
A rare point of agreement between personality and social psychologists is that behavior is a function of both the person and the environment. Leary and Hoyle (professors of psychology and neuroscience
