Dimensions of Self-Construal Associated with Self-Esteem and Depression: A Study among Mexican Students

The relationship between dimensions of self-construal and reported mood states is examined among two samples of Mexican students. Scales focused on seven different aspects of self-construal were employed. Respondents favored predominantly individualistic ways of describing themselves, but also score...

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Autores: Peter B. Smith, Lorena Pérez Floriano, Paola Eunice Díaz Rivera
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:México
Institución:Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Repositorio:Redalyc-UNAM
OAI Identifier:oai:redalyc.org:358971646006
Acceso en línea:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=358971646006
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Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Psicología
Self
esteem
Mexico
construal
Individualism
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Sumario:The relationship between dimensions of self-construal and reported mood states is examined among two samples of Mexican students. Scales focused on seven different aspects of self-construal were employed. Respondents favored predominantly individualistic ways of describing themselves, but also scored high on connection to others. These effects were particularly strong among respondents from Tijuana when compared with those from Mexico City. Depressive mood state was predicted by higher self-reported connection with others, commitment to others, receptiveness to influence and behavioral variability. High self-esteem was predicted by higher self-reported consistency, self-orientation, self-direction and expressiveness.