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The nature and function of self-esteem: Sociometer theory

20002,430 citationsBook Chapter

Authors

Mark R. Leary · Wake Forest University

Roy F. Baumeister

Topics & Keywords

Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Cultural Differences and Values

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Advances in experimental social psychology

DOI: 10.1016/s0065-2601(00)80003-9

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 60.01

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