An Introduction, Review, and Conceptual Analysis of Mattering as an Essential Construct and an Essential Way of Life

While the importance of having self-esteem is widely recognized and has been studied extensively, another core component self-concept relatively neglected—a sense mattering to other people. In current article, it argued that an entirely unique complex psychological construct with great public appeal applied significance. The various ways assessing are reviewed evidence summarized, indicating a vital in deficits linked consequential outcomes at individual level (i.e., depression suicidal tendencies), relationship discord dissolution), societal delinquency violence). Contemporary research described which shows typically predicts variance key beyond predictor variables. Mattering discussed as double-edged highly protective but feelings not deleterious, especially among people who have marginalized mistreated. article concludes extended discussion directions for future overview articles this special issue. It complete view self personal identity will only emerge after we significantly expand scope inquiry on psychology mattering.