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Exploding the Self-Esteem Myth

Boosting people's sense of self-worth has become a national preoccupation. Yet surprisingly, researchshows that such efforts are of little value in fostering academic progress or preventing undesirable behavior

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 292 Issue 1This article was originally published with the title “Exploding the Self-Esteem Myth” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 292 No. 1 ()