Self-esteem as a construct of social communication

Abstract

This article presents an understanding of self-esteem as a complex entity characteristic of our consciousness. Self-esteem is considered as a basic value for the formation and existence of the personality: it is plastic and has cognitive, emotional, as well as behavioral components. Communicative processes based on the internal reflection of the subject are able to positively transform self-esteem. The article presents an analysis that allows you to look at the different stages of the formation
of self-esteem and how the subject can independently use communication as a tool to restore his self-esteem.