The Problem With Self-help Books: The Negative Side To Positive Self-statements
Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 23:35
in Psychology & Sociology
In times of doubt and uncertainty, many Americans turn to self-help books in search of encouragement, guidance and self-affirmation. The positive self-statements suggested in these books, such as "I am a lovable person" or "I will succeed," are designed to lift a person's low self-esteem and push them into positive action. According to a recent study in Psychological Science, however, these statements can actually have the opposite effect.
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