Positive self-statements: Power for some, peril for others
low self-esteem participants who repeated 'I'm a lovable person' felt worse; high self-esteem participants felt better to a limited degree.
low self-esteem participants who repeated 'I'm a lovable person' felt worse; high self-esteem participants felt better to a limited degree.
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doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02370.x. Abstract read: low self-esteem participants who repeated 'I'm a lovable person' felt worse; high self-esteem participants felt better to a limited degree.