Sociometer theory and the pursuit of relational value: Getting to the root of self-esteem

European Review of Social Psychology

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 75-111

  Leary, Mark R ^a  

^a WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 65349168575     PISSN: 10463283     EISSN: 1479277X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10463280540000007     Document Type: Article

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