Cognitive components of self esteem for individuals with severe mental illness

In a sample of 182 individuals With severe mental illness, the applicability of reflected appraisals and self-enhancement theories as explanations for global self-esteem Was examined at two time points on components of stigma, mastery, overall functioning, education, and job prestige. Path analysis demonstrated that the two theories Work independently; and that stigma, mastery, and overall functioning are significant, persist over time, and have an enduring effect on self-esteem.