The importance of being modest
作者： Constantine Sedikides , Aiden P. Gregg , Claire M. Hart
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关键词: Big Five personality traits 、 Social psychology 、 Interpersonal communication 、 Mental health 、 Psychology 、 Self-concept
摘要: In this chapter, we consider modesty and its importance. We begin by defining modesty, proceed to argue that being modest is hard work, then lay out some reasons why so. Next, make the case correlates with, may even cause, several desirable outcomes—intrapersonal, interpersonal, group. conclude attempting reconcile discrepancies between two empirical literatures, one suggesting entails social mental health benefits, other self-enhancement does.
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