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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Self-Concept Research

Background:

  • Self-concept structure influences psychological functioning.
  • Compartmentalized self-concept may lead to vulnerability.
  • Understanding self-organization is key to self-functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the vulnerability of compartmentalized self-concept structures.
  • To link self-organization research with self-functioning models.
  • To investigate differences between compartmentalized and integrative self-organization.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies involving 382 college students.
  • Self-descriptive card sorts for self-concept structure.
  • Measures included Contingencies of Self-Worth Scale, perceived authenticity, and self-esteem accessibility.

Main Results:

  • Compartmentalized individuals report greater contingencies of self-worth.
  • They perceive their self-aspects as less authentic.
  • Compartmentalized individuals exhibit slower global self-evaluations compared to integrative individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Compartmentalized individuals may struggle with self-knowledge.
  • Integrative self-organization is associated with greater continuity and consistency across self-aspects.
  • Easier access to evaluative self-knowledge characterizes integrative self-organization.