Perception of Self in Emotional Disorder and Psychotherapy (Advances in the Study of Communication and Affect, 11)

"One's view of self has pervasive and significant effects socially, psychologiƯ cally, and even biologically. Regardless of theoretical differences, most psychoƯ therapists agree that perception of self in one way or another profoundly impacts emotional satisfaction, behavioral adaptation, and rational thinking. Self-accepƯ tance has played a major role in almost every major theory of personality. Despite its recognized importance over the years, only recently has the percepƯ tion of self received vigorous research attention as a central variable in the development and maintenance of psychological dysfunction and as a mediating mechanism in effecting psychological change. Several lines of evidence point to the importance of self-perception in emotional disorder and psychotherapy. Feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness are frequently cited complaints among persons seeking psychological help. PeoƯ ple with low self-esteem see themselves as helpless and inferior. They feel incapable of improving their situation. They fail to evidence the requisite inner resources or coping abilities for tolerating the stress of their life situation. The ability to be involved in healthy intimate relationships, to engage in successful career performance, to experience satisfactory sexual functioning, or to maintain effective mood management are all subject to disruption as a result of inconsisƯ tent and impaired self-appraisal"--Font no determinada Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Front Matter....Pages 1-3 Self and the Control of Behavior....Pages 5-35 Perceiving the Self as an Effective Agent....Pages 37-49 A Neuropsychodynamic Perspective on the Self....Pages 51-83 Looking for Introspection; Self-Consciousness, Self-Awareness, and Emotionality....Pages 85-108 Front Matter....Pages 109-111 Shyness and Self-Concept....Pages 113-131 Self-Concept Deficiencies in Eating Disorders....Pages 133-156 The Role of Self in Alcohol Use....Pages 157-185 The Self-Schema in Depression....Pages 187-217 Anxiety, Worry, and the Self....Pages 219-260 Front Matter....Pages 261-263 Social Anxiety, Problem Drinking, and Self-Awareness....Pages 265-282 Self-Construct Perspectives in Psychotherapy....Pages 283-303 The Self as Mediator of Cognitive Change in Psychotherapy....Pages 305-330 Back Matter....Pages 331-336