Abstract
Self-ambivalence is defined as the co-presence of positive and negative self-evaluations. Using one established and three new measures of this construct, four studies (total N = 810) revealed markedly negative correlations between self-ambivalence and self-esteem (rs between -.37 and -.74). Further, self-ambivalence proved distinct from the related construct of self-concept clarity (Studies 2 and 3) and was fairly stable across a four-week period (rtt = .53 and .72, Study 4). These results speak to the validity of the new measures and suggest that self-ambivalence is a common concomitant of low self-esteem. Directions for future research are outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 192-211 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Current Psychology |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2006 |