Napper, L., Harris, P.R. and Epton, T. (2009) Developing and testing a self-affirmation manipulation. Self and Identity, 8 (1). pp. 45-62. ISSN 1529-8868
Abstract
We developed a new manipulation of self-affirmation that is simple to use, can be employed when circumstances prevent pre-sereening or using essay-based methods, and has a highly equivalent control task. In the process, we addressed theoretical and empirical questions highlighted in a recent review as requiring attention. In comparison to five controls, the manipulation promoted positive changes on measures designed to test whether people are self-affirmed. It produced a similar pattern on these measures to an existing self-affirmation manipulation. The matched control also performed well. There was no evidence of mediation by mood or stale self-esteem or moderation by trait self-esteem. We discuss the potential of the method and associated dependent measures in future self-affirmation research.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Keywords: | Self-affirmation; Self-esteem; Defensiveness; Values; Health-risk information |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Psychology (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Miss Anthea Tucker |
Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2009 10:24 |
Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2009 10:24 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15298860802079786 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/15298860802079786 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:9831 |