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A Meaning-Based, Two-Factor <strong>Theory</strong> of <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong> 183Past PresentWorthiness(Sources <strong>and</strong>experiences)Basic <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong> Type <strong>and</strong> LevelChildhood<strong>and</strong>AdolescenceWorthiness-Based <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>Low <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>High<strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>Competence-Based <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>CurrentChallengeof LivingCurrent <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong> Type<strong>and</strong> LevelAdulthoodCompetence(Sources <strong>and</strong>experiences)Figure 5.5 <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong> <strong>and</strong> Behavior as a Co-Constitutive Process.<strong>Positive</strong> Consequence(Gain in <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>)AuthenticResponse(Competent<strong>and</strong> worthy)NextChallengeof LivingNew <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong> Level(If changed)InauthenticResponse(Incompetent)or unworthyNegative Consequence(Loss of <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Esteem</strong>)FutureAuthenticResponseNextChallengeInauthenticResponse

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