自尊社会计量器理论的研究述评

Review of Sociometer Theory on Self-esteem

自尊的社会计量器理论(sociometer theory),从进化心理学和符号互动论的角度对自尊的本质与功能进行了理论阐释,并对自尊社会计量器的理论假设进行了大量研究验证。国外相关研究主要涉及自尊社会计量器理论的思想渊源、基本观点和实证研究,以及新近研究的进展。目前的自尊社会计量器理论片面强调了他人评价对自尊的影响,而忽视其他因素对自尊的影响。未来的社会计量器理论研究应与自尊领域的其他理论相结合,以形成更完善的整合性自尊理论。

Sociometer Theory defines the essence and function of self-esteem from the perspective of Evolutionary psychology and Symbol Interaction Theory. At present, related researches involve essential viewpoints, theoretical assumptions and empirical studies currently on the Sociometer Theory. Moreover, the paper points that the theory tends to lay more emphasis on interpersonal influence upon self-esteem resulting in a neglect of others, therefore, only a merge of theories can modify Socimeter Theory.