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Is Self-Complexity Linked to Better Coping? A Review of the Literature.
- Source :
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Journal of Personality . Aug2004, Vol. 72 Issue 4, p727-760. 34p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Initial theorizing depicted self-complexity as the number of nonoverlapping self-aspects, such as traits, roles, and behaviors, and proposed that greater self-complexity is linked to better coping in response to stress and negative events. A review of the literature, however, finds inconsistent results. The inconsistency apparently arises from variation in the measurement of self-complexity. The different measures stem from disagreement over the definition of self-complexity, and the various definitions apparently result from theoretical disagreement about how to conceptualize the structure of self-knowledge. The present paper reviews the self-complexity literature and suggests directions for future research. The present paper suggests a positive, moderating relationship between self-complexity and coping, and additional research that includes careful measurement and definition of self-complexity may provide stronger support for this relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00223506
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Personality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13460587
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00278.x