Are positive illusions necessary for self-esteem: a research note

1992/12/01 by William C. Compton · 3 citations
Psychology · #Cognitive psychology #Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion #Illusion #Optimism, Hope, and Well-being #Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research #Psychology #Self-esteem #Social psychology

paper · doi:10.1016/0191-8869(92)90177-q

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Citations

• Illusion and well-being: A social psychological perspective on mental health.

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