The Construction of the Self: A Developmental Perspective

By S. Harter, R. Leahy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 2001

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Theory of mind and self-concept in preadolescents : Links with gender and language (2000, background): “Often referred to as "theory of mind" (ToM) or "social understanding," this way of viewing sociocognitive development provides a new framework to explore how psychological understanding of self and others develops (Astington, 1993; Harter, 1999; Wellman, 1990).”
The moral self: A review and integration of the literature (2015, background): “The I-self refers to the mental presence of a person’s sense of self (Harter, 1999).”
The Effect of “Thin Ideal” Television Commercials on Body Dissatisfaction and Schema Activation During Early Adolescence (2003, background): “Further research with early adolescents in particular seems warranted because of the unique combination of physical maturation, including weight gain for girls (e.g., Ackard and Peterson, 2001), increased social emphasis on appearance (e.g., Harter, 1999 ), and search for identity (e.g., Erikson, 1”
Self-Esteem and Physical Development in Early Adolescence: (2000, background): “Researchers also have demonstrated a relation between more generalized aspects of body image (i.e., overall feelings about appearance) and overall levels of self-esteem (Harter, 1999).”
THE EFFECT OF TELEVISION COMMERCIALS ON MOOD AND BODY DISSATISFACTION: THE ROLE OF APPEARANCE-SCHEMA ACTIVATION (2002, result): “or body image were obtained, in contrast to the findings of Heinberg and Thompson (1995) and Lavine et al.”
Self-Compassion and Body Dissatisfaction in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Meditation Intervention (2014, background): “Since appearance tends to be the most important domain of self-worth for women (Harter 1999), the fact that contingent self-worth on appearance was reduced suggests that self-compassion may help women discover a new way of relating to themselves.”
A New Identity for Identity Research (2005, background): “In her studies on self-concept, Harter (1999) has conceptualized low self-worth as a component of depression.”
Predicting Career Indecision: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective (2003, background): “, Hartup & Stevens, 1997) and that during the adolescent period, children are more inclined to share their personal thoughts with close friends than with their parents (Harter, 1999).”
Social Physique Anxiety in Adolescence: An Exploration of Influences, Coping Strategies, and Health Behaviors (2007, background): “, increased body fat percentage), that oftentimes contradict the socially acceptable female body (Levine & Smolack, 2002); (b) the increased importance of social conformity (Dacey & Kenny, 1994); and (c) heightened self-consciousness and concerns for peer evaluations (Harter, 1999).”
The Development of Adolescents' Emotional Stability and General Self-Concept: The interplay of parents, peers, and gender (2003, background): “Relative Influence of Parents and Peers There is general agreement that parents, peers, and teachers provide information and feedback that shape the formation of adolescents’ self-concept (Harter, 1996, 1999).”
The Authenticity of Conflict Resolutions Among Adult Couples: Does Women's Other-Oriented Behavior Reflect Their True Selves? (2002, methodology): “Note that scales assessed the level of each construct experienced within the relationship rather than global levels of each construct, as this technique was thought to capture the outcomes of relationship interactions more adequately ( Harter, 1999 ).”
Children's Peer Relations and Their Psychological Adjustment: Differences between Close Friendships and the Larger Peer Group (2008, methodology): “This is a widely used subscale whose reliability and validity have been established with various populations (for review, see Harter, 1999 ).”
Changing self-esteem in children and adolescents: a roadmap for future interventions (2006, background): “Global selfesteem is distinguished from domain-specific selfesteem, such as scholastic competence, athletic competence, peer likeability, physical appearance and behavioural conduct ( Harter, 1999; 2003 ).”
A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Consumers’ Conspicuous Consumption of Branded Fashion Accessories (2011, background): “Most studies dealing with consumers’ concept of self have highlighted the critical role played by both self-image and self-esteem in consumption situations (Harter 1990 , 1999 ; Lachance and Beaudoin 2006 ; Runyan 1988 ).”