"...a well-written and comprehensive synthesis of theoretical foundations, practical questions, and painstaking research....the writing style is surprisingly accessible to nonspecialists....The book's structure aids the reader in the synthesis goals and in being able to follow a lot of details....a compact, rigorous, and creative piece of work. It offers something of interest to most readers interested in the self." —Contemporary Psychology
"...Oosterwegel and Oppenheimer provide a thorough, comprehensive review of theories and research on the self and its ontogeny that is well worth reading for those interested in the development of self....This book is worthwhile reading for those interested in children's developing inner voices." —Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
Contents: Preface. Introduction. A Theoretical Overview and Resulting Model on the Self-System. Method. Reliability and Related Data. Differentiation Between Intraindividual Self-Concepts. Differentiation Between Interindividual Self-Concepts. Discrepancies Between Intraindividual Self-Concepts. Discrepancies and Emotional Functioning. Conclusions: The Model and the Data. References.