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Repeating positive affirmations improves self-esteem.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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6 sources for · 1 against

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Is it true that Repeating positive affirmations improves self-esteem?

Partly. Several sources partially support the claim: a small single-case study found CBT-based positive self-affirmations raised self-esteem in some childhood sexual abuse survivors, and reviews of positive psychology interventions report self-esteem gains in specific groups. However, a 2009 experimental study found repeating positive self-statements made low-self-esteem participants feel worse, so the evidence is mixed and covers only narrow populations.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 6 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 6
The Use of Affirmations in Increasing Self- Esteem
2023
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-, A. K. (2023). The Use of Affirmations in Increasing Self- Esteem. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4348

Evidence against · 1
Positive self-statements: power for some, peril for others.
2009
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JV, W., WQ, P., & JW, L. (2009). Positive self-statements: power for some, peril for others.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02370.x

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The Effectiveness of CBT-Based Positive Self-Affirmations on Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors’ Self-Esteem and Hope
2024
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Uzondu, A. C. & Hollenbaugh, K. M. H. (2024). The Effectiveness of CBT-Based Positive Self-Affirmations on Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors’ Self-Esteem and Hope. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4584850/v1

Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Confidence and Decrease Anxiety among Students with Dyslexia: A Narrative Review
2024
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Omar, D. A., Kirkman, A., Scott, C., Babicova, I., & Irons, Y. (2024). Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Confidence and Decrease Anxiety among Students with Dyslexia: A Narrative Review. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4020055

Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation -
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Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsv136

Distract Me from My Dreaded Self Strategies to Enhance Self-Esteem.
1998
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Diane, H. & Sara, O. (1998). Distract Me from My Dreaded Self Strategies to Enhance Self-Esteem.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ574527

Self-Esteem and Couples Counseling.
1992
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T., P. A. (1992). Self-Esteem and Couples Counseling.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED344177

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