Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 21, 2026
12:55
Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
9.4K
Core self-evaluations and well-being in persons with disabilities
1University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Rehabilitation Psychology
|November 11, 2014
Summary
Core self-evaluations (CSE) represent an individual's fundamental perception of their worth and capability. Research suggests CSE can positively impact well-being, especially for individuals with disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Psychology
Background:
- Core self-evaluations (CSE) is a higher-order construct reflecting an individual's overall self-worth and capability.
- CSE integrates key personality traits: self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, locus of control, and emotional stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the concept of core self-evaluations (CSE).
- Review the theoretical background and existing literature on CSE.
- Propose future directions for CSE in rehabilitation psychology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of CSE construct.
- Summary of existing research on CSE in the general population.
- Exploration of potential applications in rehabilitation psychology.
Main Results:
- CSE is a significant predictor of psychological well-being.
- CSE has implications for understanding individual differences in adaptation and adjustment.
Conclusions:
- CSE holds substantial potential for enhancing well-being in individuals with disabilities.
- Further research on CSE's relationship with well-being and its clinical applications is warranted to advance rehabilitation psychology practice.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Social Foundations of Self III: Self-Evaluation
255
Self-evaluation is the process by which individuals assess their abilities, behaviors, and characteristics based on feedback from others. Charles H. Cooley observed that a person’s self-perception is primarily influenced by how others see and judge them. He suggested that individuals form their identities based on their interpretations of others' reactions. As a result, social interactions play a crucial role in shaping self-esteem and personal identity. These external evaluations often...
255
03:00Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification
5.9K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
5.9K
01:27Sources of Self-Esteem III: Social Comparison
381
Social comparison plays a fundamental role in the evaluation of personal success and self-worth. Rather than assessing our achievements in isolation, we interpret their significance relative to personal goals and critically in comparison to the performance of others. A grade of B in a mathematics exam might elicit pride if one's expectation was a C, yet result in disappointment if an A was anticipated or if peers achieved superior results. These comparative evaluations illustrate how both...
381
01:29Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model
413
The Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model offers a psychological framework to understand how individuals’ self-esteem is influenced by the achievements of others, particularly those with whom they share close personal bonds. The SEM model operates when personal rather than social identity guides individuals. Central to this model is the notion that individuals have an inherent desire to preserve a favorable self-image, which is continuously shaped by interpersonal comparisons and...
413
01:28Self-Esteem
365
Self-esteem, a core aspect of psychological well-being, reflects an individual's positive and negative self-evaluation in terms of worth, competence, and overall value. It is both a stable trait and a dynamic process, influenced by experiences and social interactions across the lifespan. While global self-esteem offers a general assessment, research highlights that self-esteem is multidimensional and varies across specific life domains.Domain-Specific Self-EsteemResearchers have delineated...
365
01:24Sources of Self-Esteem II: Performance Feedback
222
Self-esteem is intricately tied to our perception of competence and our ability to exert control over our lives. One of the primary sources of this perception is performance feedback — the ongoing evaluation of our actions in terms of success and failure. According to Franks and Marolla (1976), people derive self-worth from experiencing themselves as causal agents, capable of achieving goals and overcoming obstacles. This process nurtures a critical component of self-esteem:...
222