Is self-promotion evaluated more positively if it is accurate? Reexamining the role of accuracy and modesty on the perception of self-promotion

O’Mara, Erin M.; Kunz, Benjamin R.; Receveur, Angela; Corbin, Sierra F.

doi:10.1080/15298868.2018.1465846

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“… 60 Self-presentation can be manifested through different forms of self-promotion or its opposite, self-deprecation. 61 People who self-promote enhance aspects of the self, 62 tend to emphasize their competence, strengths, talents, 63–65 point with pride to their own accomplishments and make internal attributions for success. 66 On the contrary, individuals who assume self-depreciative behavior create their own image as being incompetent, insecure, and helpless.…”

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Influence of Life Satisfaction on Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Presentation

Szczęśniak¹,

Mazur²,

Rodzeń³

et al. 2021

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Background A comprehensive literature review suggests that self-esteem seems to be contingent on being satisfied in various domains of life. Although there are multiple studies that have addressed the direct relationship between both variables, there is still little known about the psychological mechanisms that underlie this association. Since self-presentation is an important process in young adulthood, the main goal of the present study was to consider self-promotion and self-deprecation as potential mediators between life satisfaction and self-esteem. Participants, Methods and Data Collection The study included 328 young adults aged between 18 and 35. Most of them were women (74.1%). The data were collected in Poland through an anonymous self-administered battery of questionnaires on the Internet platform. The participants completed the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Self-Presentation Style Questionnaire. Results A high and positive correlation coefficient was obtained between self-esteem and life satisfaction ( r = 0.73; p < 0.001). The level of self-esteem correlated positively with the style of self-promotion ( r = 0.46; p < 0.001) and negatively with the style of self-deprecation ( r = −0.63; p < 0.001). Similarly, life satisfaction was positively associated with self-promotion ( r = 0.37; p < 0.001) and negatively with self-depreciation ( r = −0.42; p < 0.001). Moreover, both self-promotion (β = 0.67; p < 0.001) and self-deprecation (β = 0.58; p < 0.001) acted as mediators between life satisfaction and self-esteem. Conclusion The present study increases our knowledge about the mediatory role of self-promotion and self-deprecation. An overall sense of satisfaction with one’s own life can lead to higher self-esteem when young people are aware of their strengths and talents. Likewise, lower life satisfaction can elicit less positive self-esteem when people tend to undervalue their capabilities.

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Influence of Life Satisfaction on Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Presentation

Szczęśniak¹,

Mazur²,

Rodzeń³

et al. 2021

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“…On the other hand, repudiative self-presentation implies denying negative, undesirable characteristics. Finally, self-promotion is related to the enhancement of the self [ 47 ] through emphasizing competences, strengths, and talents [ 48 ]. On the contrary, self-deprecation reflects being incompetent, insecure, and helpless [ 49 ].…”

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Impact of Shyness on Self-Esteem: The Mediating Effect of Self-Presentation

Bober

Gajewska

Czaprowska

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: Although the relationship between shyness and self-esteem is well described in the psychological literature, far less is known about the potential mechanisms that underlie this association. The main goal of the current work is to verify whether self-presentation acts as a mediating variable between both constructs. Methods: The study was carried out among 198 adults. The Revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Self-Presentation Style Questionnaire were applied. Results: A large and positive correlation coefficient was observed between the following variables: (1) self-esteem/self-promotion; (2) shyness/self-deprecation. All other variables correlated negatively: (1) shyness/self-esteem; (2) shyness/self-promotion; (3) self-esteem/self-deprecation; (4) self-promotion/self-deprecation. Moreover, both self-promotion and self-deprecation acted as mediators between life satisfaction and self-esteem. Conclusion: The outcomes of the present study show a new mediating aspect for the direct relationship between shyness and self-esteem in the form of two styles of self-presentation. The results indicate that the tendency of shy people to avoid others can have a lower effect on their overall sense of self-esteem when they try to present themselves in a clearly favorable light. By contrast, shyness may have a stronger impact on their sense of self-worth when they present themselves as helpless, unsure, and incompetent.

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“… Note . EU = Enhancement Utility; Alicke & Sedikides, 2009; Gramzow & Willard, 2006; Sedikides & Strube, 1997; 2 Baumeister et al, 1989; Paulhus, 1998; 3 Colvin et al, 1995; Leary, Bednarski, Hammon, & Duncan, 1997; Sedikides & Gregg, 2008; Van Damme, Hoorens, & Sedikides, 2016; 4 O’Mara, Kunz, Receveur, & Corbin, 2019; 5 Brummelman, Thomaes, & Sedikides, 2016; Emmons, 1984; John & Robins, 1994; Krizan & Herlache, 2018; Morf & Rhodewalt, 2001; 6 Deschacht & Maes, 2017; Ellis & Wittenbaum, 2000; Mezulis, Abramson, Hyde, & Hankin, 2004; Sato & Cameron, 1999; Sheldon, Rauschnabel, Antony, & Car, 2017; 7 D’Argembeau & Van der Linden, 2008; Sedikides & Green, 2000; 8 Johnson, Vincent, & Ross, 1997; Mele, 1983; Taylor & Brown, 1988; 9 Liu & Steele, 1986; Steele & Liu, 1983; 10 Robins & Beer, 2001; Cooley, 1902; 11 Murray et al, 1996; 12 Sherman & Cohen, 2002; Steele, 1988/1999; 13 Brown, 1993; Jaremka et al, 2011; 14 Morf & Rhodewalt, 2001; 15 Taylor & Armor, 1996; 16 Johnson et al, 1997; 17 Festinger, 1954; Suls, 1977; 18 Buunk et al, 1990; Stout, Dasgupta, Hunsinger, & McManus, 2011; Wills, 1981; 19 Hoorens, Pandelaere, Oldersma, & Sedikides, 2012; 20 Robins & Beer, 2001; 21 Krizan & Bushman, 2011; Robins & Beer, 2001; 22 Bogart, Benotsch, & Pavlovic, 2004; 23 Brickman & Bulman, 1977; Collins, 1996; Meltzer & Rourke, 2005; Tesser, 1988; 24 Buunk et al, 1990; Buunk, …”

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“…Motivations for belonging and authenticity may combine to influence engagement in self‐promotion. For instance, self‐promoters who are accurate (vs. inaccurate) are evaluated more positively (O’Mara et al, 2019), suggesting indirect effects of authenticity through belonging on willingness to self‐promote.…”

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A multi‐motive framework for predicting variability in self‐enhancement

Lynch

vanDellen

2020

Social & Personality Psych

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Is self-promotion evaluated more positively if it is accurate? Reexamining the role of accuracy and modesty on the perception of self-promotion

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

Influence of Life Satisfaction on Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Presentation

Influence of Life Satisfaction on Self-Esteem Among Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Self-Presentation

Impact of Shyness on Self-Esteem: The Mediating Effect of Self-Presentation

A multi‐motive framework for predicting variability in self‐enhancement

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