About the book

This book would be of great assistance for demonstrating how the self can be objectified in ways suited to the requirements of empirical studies. . . . It makes a genuine contribution to the field. The author’s dedicated attention to the topic of the self and his fluent knowledge of the field will surely benefit the next generation of researchers.

Content:

1. Introduction
2. Body Focus
3. Self-Esteem
4. Identity
5. Self-Consciousness
6. Embarrassment
7. Shame and Guilt
8. Boundaries I: Privacy
9. Boundaries II: Empathy and Altruism
10. Self-Concepts