Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may ...

Self-esteem entails your overall sense of your worth—a measure of the degree to which you value, approve of, appreciate, prize, and respect yourself. It is rooted in your genetics, social interaction ...