Competing predictions about the effect of social exclusion were tested by meta-analyzing findings from studies of interpersonal rejection, ostracism, and similar procedures. Rejection appears to cause a significant shift toward a more negative emotional state. Typically, however, the result was an emotionally neutral state marked by low levels of both positive and negative affect. Acceptance caused a slight increase in positive mood and a moderate increase in self-esteem. Self-esteem among rejected persons was no different from neutral controls. These findings are discussed in terms of belongingness motivation, sociometer theory, affective numbing, and self-esteem defenses.

The relationship between self-esteem and physical condition as measured by hand grip and leg press strength in 65 subjects from two retirement homes was examined in a pre-/post-test design. The originally selected subjects ranged from 60-99 years of age (10 males, 55 females). At the conclusion of the study, 54 subjects remained (5 males, 49 females). The functional description of the subjects was "frail elderly." Although most were mobile and alert, many had some physical or mental disability that prevented them from living independently. The subjects were randomly assigned to three groups: experimental (exercise) and two control groups. There was, however, cross contamination between groups and marked attrition in the experimental group. The study was then redesigned as descriptive and examined twenty hypotheses. No significant relationship was found between physical condition and self-esteem. However, significant negative relationships were found between age and physical condition and hours of rest and physical condition. Significant positive relationships were found between length of stay in the retirement home and self-esteem, hours of activity and leg press strength, and level of control in selection of retirement home and self-esteem. Most elderly subjects did not accept exercise as necessary. Rather, they believed that as the individual ages, the body's need for exercise decreases. The implications are that health education programs for the elderly should be directed toward the need for physical exercise to maintain strength. Strength is necessary for activities of daily living. The ability to maintain activities of daily living will help to improve and maintain the quality of life for the older citizen.

This study analyzes the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-esteem and interpersonal communication satisfaction. Emotional intelligence was conceptualized into two major competences: personal competence and social competence. Self-esteem was conceptualized as the dimension between the actual and the ideal self. Interpersonal communication satisfaction is the pleasurable sensation someone feels after a satisfying interpersonal communication experience. The study explored if there is a positive relationship between emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication satisfaction. The second purpose of the study was to investigate if there is a positive relationship between self-esteem and interpersonal communication satisfaction. Students were recruited from four colleges in northern California and were asked to complete a four-section questionnaire. The Self-Esteem Scale, the Interpersonal Communication Satisfaction Scale, and the Emotional Intelligence Scale were used in the study. These three scales have been used in past studies and show good reliability. To analyze the data a correlation analysis was conducted. The results of the study showed that there is a positive correlation between emotional intelligence, self-esteem and interpersonal communication satisfaction. There was also a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and self-esteem. These findings suggest that a person's interpersonal communication experience will be more satisfying if the person has high emotional intelligence and high self-esteem.

The purpose of the current research was to investigate the benefits of creating and participating in an original creative musical production on one’s self-esteem. The investigation was done by assessing the effects of creating and participating in an original creative musical production on the self-esteem of adolescents residing in a residential care institution. The objectives that guided the study were to determine the levels of the participants’ self-esteem before and after staging their original musical arts production; to explore elements of their original musical production which exhibited creativity; and to determine the adolescents’ perspectives regarding participating in their production. Observations, performance analysis and group discussions were used for data collection. The results revealed that engaging adolescent children in creating an original musical production and staging it enhanced their self-esteem and confidence, and brought feelings of self-worth. Through creating and participating in their original musical production, the adolescent participants were able to learn social skills, learn to express their views, and showcase their creativity through a musical performance. The current study therefore adds to the existing knowledge which advocates that participating in creative artistic activities enhances self-esteem. / Thesis (DMus)--University of Pretoria, 2021. / National Arts Council / Music / DMus / Unrestricted

This research is aimed educationally disadvantaged at examining children and the characteristics of providing some helpful proposals for them. I am particularly interested in how tracking affects their self-concept and behavior, covertly as well as overtly, and what teachers can do to help enhance their self-esteem in the classroom. My basic argument is that by building the students' self-concept, teachers will help students become motivated to succeed not only in school, but also in their daily lives.

The purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect nonpromotion has on the behavioral academic self-esteem, oral language development, and attendance of 50 Hispanic students who were retained in first grade, and 50 Hispanic students who were promoted to second grade. The results will assist in establishing a baseline of knowledge for decisions in setting future district retention policies, rules and regulations, and alternative.instructional programs.

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This study looked at how antipathies and the attributions made to our enemies concerning the outcomes of important life events affect one‟s self-esteem, self-efficacy, and task persistence. The results did not support either of the two hypotheses studied. However, it was found that those who succeeded persisted longer on the provided task when attributing the success to their enemy. This could be due to participants believing that they could show up the antipathy, giving them someone to compete against, which in turn lead to higher task persistence. Also, it was found that those who made external attributions while involved with an antipathy got more items correct on the task provided. Making external attributions for events could lead to a desire to prove oneself and in turn increase task persistence.

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