Exploding the Self-Esteem Myth

[hummingwolf]

Because I know some of you will be interested: "Boosting people's sense of self-worth has become a national preoccupation. Yet surprisingly, researchshows that such efforts are of little value in fostering academic progress or preventing undesirable behavior"

Comments

[mystified13.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Very interesting. I am guilty of such "boosting" tactics. I suppose I will have to make sure that in saying something nice that I honestly mean it. . .

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

Heh. I never was that good at saying nice things I don't mean, or even smiling when I don't feel it. Fortunately there's usually something good in any person if you're willing to look for it.

Eh, am not up to commenting on the article at the moment. There are many words there, and there is too little caffeine in my bloodstream.