Fragile self-esteem and affective instability in posttraumatic stress disorder.

Developing a Causal Model of Life Satisfaction of Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder based on Loneliness: The Mediating Role of Self-esteem

Background and Aim: Post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans is associated with low levels of life satisfaction. Therefore, the present study aimed to develop a causal model of life satisfaction of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder based on loneliness with a mediating role of self-esteem. Methods: In this descriptive and correlational study, 200 veterans with post-traumatic stress ...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Group Training on Self-Esteem in Women with Substance Use Disorder

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction group training on self-esteem in women with substance use disorder. Method: The present study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all women with substance use disorder referred to injury reduction cen...

Changed for the worse: subjective change in implicit and explicit self-esteem in individuals with current, past, and no posttraumatic stress disorder.

Discrepancies between implicit and explicit self-esteem: implications for narcissism and self-esteem instability.

There appear to be two forms of high self-esteem: secure high self-esteem (which is often linked with psychological health) and fragile high self-esteem (which is generally associated with poor psychological adjustment and impaired interpersonal relationships). Discrepant high self-esteem is a form of fragile self-esteem characterized by high explicit self-esteem and low implicit self-esteem. T...

The Relationship and Predicting Role of Sleep Quality and Sexual Self-esteem in Secondary Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Wives of Veterans

Introduction: Wives of veterans, due to close relationship and taking care of them, are identified as secondary or hidden victims of trauma. This indirect exposure to a stressful event brings psychological consequences for them. Objective: The current study aimed at determining the relationship and predicting role of sleep quality and sexual self-esteem in secondary post-traumatic stress disord...