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There are conflicting views when considering the issue of self-esteem as relates to violence. The traditional view has been that people with low levels of self-esteem are more prone to commit violent acts than those with high levels of self-esteem. By reviewing decades’ worth of research on self-esteem, Baumeister, Smart and Boden (1996) suggest that low self-esteem would lead one to avoid situations that might lower their self-esteem further. ... Such an approach would enable the bolstering of self-esteem and/or emphasis on the consequences of aggressive behaviuor.
In their review of previous literature, Baumeister et al (1996) found evidence challenging the common belief about low self-esteem and violence. Indeed, their review points at the view that high self-esteem is more likely to lead to violence. ... A threat at this level of self-esteem/egotism may lead to violence. It is sensible to note that egotism is not the only factor in violence, but that it has an enormous effect on the outcome after perception of the threat.
People in general prefer to keep their self-images constant – to the point of even deceiving themselves, not to mention others. This is important in such a way that any threat to their self-image will produce a reaction. In everyday terms, a person who thinks highly of themselves will not react well to negative observations that contradict their self-opinion.
Approximate Word count = 1111
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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