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posted by  joy2miss on 8/5/2008 9:52:31 AM  |  status: Live  

How can the appraisals of others threaten or boost one's sense of self-esteem?

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How can the appraisals of others threaten or boost one's sense of self-esteem?
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posted by licy on 8/6/2008 3:45:05 AM  |  status: Live
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The appraisals of others are not very accurately perceived, and if accurately perceived, may not be believed. There are a number of reasons for this disparity. One is the difficulty of getting honest feedback from others, especially if it is negative. The norms of social interaction typically emphasize tact and proper demeanor, which serve to protect self-esteem. Another reason is that the feedback from "significant others" may be suspect.

 For example, parents and teachers and others who seek to boost self-esteem may overemphasize the importance of praise in developing self-esteem in children. Although praise and encouragement may be important for children's self-esteem, successful performance at activities that children value may be more important because they constitute more credible evidence of competence and worth.
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posted by usm on 8/7/2008 1:26:36 PM  |  status: Live
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The appraisals of others depends upon the attitude, knowledge, skills ,thinking perception of the appraiser etc

His favorable or unfavorable attitude towards make difference on the others esteem.

If appraiser give positive appraisal report, it will boost the esteem of the receiver.

If appraiser give negative appraisal report ,it lowers or reduces the esteem of the receiver.
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