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Hidden stresses in success.

D W Allen

    Psychiatry
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Success is often measured by external factors like wealth or status. However, true success is deeply linked to self-esteem, which brings emotional comfort and a pleasurable experience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Conventional measures of success often include wealth, status, and recognition.
    • These external markers can lead to stress if not accompanied by internal validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the relationship between external success metrics and internal self-esteem.
    • To identify the core component of a pleasurable success experience.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of success definitions.
    • Review of psychological and sociological perspectives on achievement.

    Main Results:

    • External achievements alone do not guarantee a feeling of success.
    • Self-esteem is identified as a crucial factor for experiencing success positively.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-esteem is essential for the conscious and pleasurable experience of success.
    • Redefining success to include psychological well-being is important.