Handbook of Self and Identity

by Mark R. Leary (Editor), June Price Tangney (Editor)

Widely regarded as the authoritative reference in the field, this volume comprehensively reviews theory and research on the self. Leading investigators address this essential construct at multiple levels of analysis, from neural pathways to complex social and cultural dynamics. Coverage includes how individuals gain self-awareness, agency, and a sense of identity; self-related motivation and emotion; the role of the self in interpersonal behavior; and self-development across evolutionary time and the lifespan. Connections between self-processes and psychological problems are also addressed.

 New to This Edition*Incorporates significant theoretical and empirical advances.*Nine entirely new chapters.*Coverage of the social and cognitive neuroscience of self-processes; self-regulation and health; self and emotion; and hypoegoic states, such as mindfulness. 

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Nonfiction, Self Help

754 pages, Hardcover

First published October 18, 2002

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

this collection of review essays on the social psych. understanding of the self was both exhaustive and exhausting. while it is definitely a well-written and important reference book for people doing research on the self--it is a bit soul-crushing in its size. that's not really a flaw of the book. in fact, it's great that there are so many topics covered here by such important people in the field. however, getting through this book was quite a task--one that i am glad is over.

[Leonardo]

Citado en el artículo de Pugno en Capabilities and Happiness.

[Mo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reader for upper-level psychology seminar course for undergraduates. Also a great resource for first or second-year grad students in social, personality, or clinical psychology.