Does low self-esteem predict depression and anxiety? A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

By J. Sowislo, U. Orth. Psychological bulletin, 2013

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Subfields: Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology

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A Unified Model of Depression (2016, positive): “…this formulation is provided by the large number of publications detailing the role of negative selfesteem as a predictor of future depression (see Sowislo & Orth, 2013), and more recent evidence that the tendency to experience a decline in self-esteem (shown using ecological momentary…”
Self-esteem and the quality of romantic relationships (2016, background): “For example, self-esteem predicts a more satisfying work life (Kuster, Orth, & Meier, 2013; Orth, Robins, & Widaman, 2012) and better physical and mental health (Sowislo & Orth, 2013; Trzesniewski et al., 2006).”
The interplay between Facebook use, social comparison, envy, and depression (2016, background): “Arguably, the lack of self-esteem [30] and the tendency to compare themselves negatively with others [31] might make depressed individuals also particularly prone to envy.”
Upward social comparison on social network sites and depressive symptoms: A moderated mediation model of self-esteem and optimism (2017, background): “Both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies found that low self-esteem was one of the most important risk factors for depression (Michalak, Teismann, Heidenreich, Strohle, & Vocks, 2011; Sowislo & Orth, 2013).”
Explaining Females’ Envy Toward Social Media Influencers (2018, background): “Low selfesteem and low life satisfaction are strongly associated with depression (Koivumaa-Honkanen, Kaprio, Honkanen, Viinamäki, & Koskenvuo, 2004; Sowislo & Orth, 2013) and, thus, low self-esteem might lead to envy through a similar process.”
Bullying in the digital age: a critical review and meta-analysis of cyberbullying research among youth. (2014, methodology): “Finally, following the procedures outlined in Sowislo and Orth (2013), we tested for publication bias to see whether effect sizes based on unpublished data differed significantly from effect sizes based on published studies for all metaanalyses where at least 10 studies were available (14 variables…”
Understanding the Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Depression (2013, methodology): “Likewise, the vulnerability effect holds across all age groups from childhood to old age (Orth, Robins, Trzesniewski, et al., 2009; Sowislo & Orth, 2013), for affective-cognitive and somatic symptoms of depression (Kuster, Orth, & Meier, 2012; Orth, Robins, Trzesniewski, et al., 2009), for…”
The Development of Self-Esteem (2014, background): “That is, low self-THE esteem is a known risk factor for depression (Sowislo & Orth, 2013), which in turn is a known risk factor for drug use.”
A Closer Look at Self-Esteem, Perceived Social Support, and Coping Strategy: A Prospective Study of Depressive Symptomatology Across the Transition to College (2014, background): “There is considerable evidence for the vulnerability model of selfesteem and depression, which hypothesizes that low self-esteem serves as a risk factor for depression, especially in the face of major life stressors (Sowislo & Orth, 2013).”
Social Networking Sites, Depression, and Anxiety: A Systematic Review (2016, background): “For instance, higher levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction may aid in attenuating depressive symptoms [27].”
Social Comparison, Envy, and Depression on Facebook: A Study Looking at the Effects of High Comparison Standards on Depressed Individuals (2015, background): “Given that low self-esteem is a common symptom of depression (e.g., Sowislo & Orth, 2013), pathologically biased social comparison processes in depressed individuals are not surprising (Buunk & Brenninkmeyer, 2000).”