The Psychology of Self-Worth (And How to Stop Seeking External Validation)

The Psychology of Self-Esteem (And How to Stop Seeking External Validation) This video explains why approval, appearance, achievements, and comparison have quietly capped your self-worth, and why "just stop caring what people think" would never work. We break down Jennifer Crocker and Connie Wolfe's research on the contingencies of self-worth, Mark Leary's sociometer theory, Avi Assor's work on conditional regard, Thomas Gilovich's studies on the spotlight effect, and Kristin Neff's research on self-compassion versus self-esteem, to map exactly how this structure was built and what actually reverses it. So, which domain is capping your self-worth? Approval, appearance, performance, or comparison? Tell us in the comments, and take a minute to read some of the other answers. You might be surprised how many people are going through the same thing. #SelfWorth #Psychology #SelfEsteem #MentalHealth #SelfCompassion #MindInMinutes Research referenced: Crocker, J., & Wolfe, C. T. (2001). Contingencies of Self-Esteem. Psychological Review. Leary, M. R. Sociometer Theory Assor, A., Roth, G., & Deci, E. L. Parental Conditional Regard Gilovich, T., Medvec, V. H., & Savitsky, K. (2000). The Spotlight Effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Crocker, J., & Park, L. J. (2004). The Costly Pursuit of Self-Esteem. Psychological Bulletin. Neff, K. D., & Vonk, R. Self-Compassion Versus Global Self-Esteem. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consultation with a mental health or psychological professional. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please seek a licensed therapist or mental health professional.