Sociometer theory and the pursuit of relational value: Getting to the root of self-esteem

Researchers pay much attention to the subject of self esteem, but many central problems remain unresolved. Sociometric theory addresses many of these problems by suggesting that self-esteem is part of a psychological system (social measurer) that monitors clues in the social environment, and whether relationship evaluation is low Indicates a decline (eg, lack of interest, disapproval, rejection) and warns the individual when such a prompt is detected. According to theory, people do not have the motivation to maintain self-esteem as usually assumed but try to use self-esteem as a measure of their effectiveness, improving the value and social acceptability of their relationship I will. In this chapter I will explain the recognition of self-esteem of sociometric theory, consider the evidence related to the theory, and show how self-esteem including interpersonal feelings, social identity effects, behavior among groups, and clinical barriers I will explain how to interpret the accompanying phenomena.

Sociometric theory is a theory of self-esteem from the perspective of evolutionary psychology, suggesting that national self-esteem is a measure of interpersonal relationship (or sociometrics). This theoretical outlook was first introduced by Mark Leary and its colleagues in 1995 and was later introduced by Kirkpatrick and Ellis. In the study of Leary, detailed discussion about self-esteem as a viewpoint of social measurer. This theory is created as a response to psychological phenomena, ie social emotions, interpersonal and personal behavior, selfish prejudice, and rejection. Based on this theory, self esteem is a measure of effectiveness in social relations and interactions and is used to monitor acceptance and / or refusal of others. The focus is now focused on the value of the relationship, that is the extent to which one considers his or her relationship with other people and how it will affect daily life. In this study, two groups were assigned

Mark Leary's sociometric model even suggests that "self-esteem is part of a social indicator that can monitor the value of relationships in others' eyes" (2007, p. 328) . His self-esteem is not only an indicator of personal value but also an indicator of group acceptance. Like a meter that shows how much fuel is left in the tank, a decline in confidence suggests that we may be eliminated. Therefore, anxious feeling of self-worth drives to find and correct the characteristics and qualities that expose us to the risk of social exclusion. Self-esteem is not merely high self-esteem but self recognition that we feel in groups (Leary & Baumeister, 2000).

Researchers pay much attention to the subject of self esteem, but many central problems remain unresolved. Sociometric theory addresses many of these problems by suggesting that self-esteem is part of a psychological system (social measurer) that monitors clues in the social environment, and whether relationship evaluation is low Indicates a decline (eg, lack of interest, disapproval, rejection) and warns the individual when such a prompt is detected. The theory says that people try to improve the value and social acceptability of their relationships using self-esteem as a measure of their effectiveness, rather than maintaining the motivation for self-esteem as they are normally supposed To argue.