Title

Self-Esteem and Familial Emotional Support

Author

Beth Elaina Knapp, Concordia University - Portland

Date of Award

Spring 5-6-2009

Document Type

Restricted Access Thesis

College

College of Theology, Arts, & Sciences

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Psychology, BA

First Advisor

Dr. Kevin Simpson

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to critically examine recent critiques of self-esteem research in order to determine whether self-esteem research is valid, and what changes could be made to improve it. To examine possible causes of self-esteem, a pilot study was conducted to determine the correlation between self-esteem and familial emotional support. The sample consisted of 56 undergraduate students attending Concordia University. Data were collected using a survey, which included the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (1965). Familial emotional support was measured using an index of four questions developed in a previous study that was published by Caldwell, Silverman, Lefforge, & Silver (2004). Results of this study showed no correlation between familial emotional support and self-esteem.

Recommended Citation

Knapp, B. E. (2009). Self-Esteem and Familial Emotional Support (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cup_commons_undergrad/159