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ResearchIn a qualitative study, researchers interviewed ten migrant domestic workers in Singapore and found their self-compassion rested on a sense of self-worth, was widened or narrowed by their circumstance
ResearchA brief self-affirmation exercise, reflecting on the values that matter most to you, made people more open to uncomfortable health warnings, but mainly those with low self-esteem. For them it boosted
ResearchA single-session reappraisal exercise called PRISM helped 162 college students read ambiguous social media, and even offline, cues more generously, with gains holding at two weeks. But it did not budg
ResearchTo fight the drift of unused wellness apps, researchers gave 123 college students with depression full Headspace access, then tested adding human support, a one-time orientation and a peer accountabil
ResearchA systematic review of 18 studies spanning 2004-2024 found unrealistic beauty ideals amplified by social media, AI filters, and cosmetic-modification culture contribute to body dissatisfaction, low se
ResearchA positive psychology perspective flips the usual focus on body dissatisfaction, arguing body image has a real positive side worth cultivating, genuine appreciation and acceptance, not just fewer crit
ResearchA systematic review of 32 studies found mindfulness is linked with higher self-esteem, and mindfulness-based programs can help improve it. More mindful people tended to have healthier self-esteem, lik
ResearchAthletes lower in self-esteem lean harder on self-handicapping, pre-loading excuses to protect their ego, drawing on both self-protective and self-enhancing motives. After practicing positive self-aff