People with a less clear sense of self are less selective when evaluating potential romantic partners, particularly when ...

If you grew up walking on eggshells, you might be blending into relationships as a survival instinct. Here’s how to stop.

The current research examines the effect of self-concept clarity (i.e., having self-beliefs that are clearly and confidently defined, internally consistent, and stable) on moral behaviors. Five ...

This concept has profound implications for how we understand self-psychology and interpersonal relationships—two core elements of personality development. The Self: A Work in Progress The self ...

In the first place, the self-concept is important because everything we do or say, everything we hear, feel, or otherwise perceive, is influenced by how we see ourselves. For example: Explore HBR ...

Balancing positivity with realism is vital to dealing successfully with the world around us. It is difficult to interact with other people if you don’t have confidence in who you are and belief ...