<P> Sociometer theory is a theory of self - esteem from an evolutionary psychological perspective that proposes that state self - esteem is a gauge ( or sociometer ) of interpersonal relationships . This theoretical perspective was first introduced by Mark Leary and colleagues in 1995 and later expanded on by Kirkpatrick and Ellis . In Leary 's research , the idea of self - esteem as a sociometer is discussed in depth . This theory was created as a response to psychological phenomenon i.e. social emotions , inter - and intra - personal behaviors , self - serving biases , and reactions to rejection . Based on this theory , self - esteem is a measure of effectiveness in social relations and interactions that monitors acceptance and / or rejection from others . With this , an emphasis is placed on relational value , which is the degree to which a person regards his or her relationship with another , and how it affects day - to - day life . Confirmed by various studies and research , if a person is deemed having relational value , they are more likely to have higher self - esteem . According to Leary , there are five main groups associated with relational value that are classified as those affording the greatest impact on an individual . They are : 1 ) macro-level , i.e. , communities , 2 ) instrumental coalitions , i.e. , teams , committees , 3 ) mating relationships , 4 ) kin relationships , and 5 ) friendships . A study was conducted to see just how much people depend on peers and outside factors and relational values to regulate their life . The objective of the study was to pick groups for an activity based on the evaluations given by the students . In the study , two groups were assigned . Both groups consisted of college students that submitted and were subjected to a peer evaluation . The difference being that the control group of students chose if they 1 ) wanted to interact with the person or 2 ) dissociated from the person . Previously asked , some students stated that they were indifferent or did not care what others ' opinions of them were . However , when results were analyzed there was a great deal of fluctuation in overall self - esteem . Those who were placed in the second group ( of dissociation ) , receiving a low relational value , displayed a lowered self - esteem . As a result , this compromised the way they assessed a / the situation . In the first group , where perceived relational value was high , self - esteem was also high . This provides some evidence for an evolutionary basis in the fundamental human need for inclusion in a group , and the burden of being on the outskirts of social acceptance . </P>
<P> Sociometer theory is a theory of self - esteem from an evolutionary psychological perspective that proposes that state self - esteem is a gauge ( or sociometer ) of interpersonal relationships . This theoretical perspective was first introduced by Mark Leary and colleagues in 1995 and later expanded on by Kirkpatrick and Ellis . In Leary 's research , the idea of self - esteem as a sociometer is discussed in depth . This theory was created as a response to psychological phenomenon i.e. social emotions , inter - and intra - personal behaviors , self - serving biases , and reactions to rejection . Based on this theory , self - esteem is a measure of effectiveness in social relations and interactions that monitors acceptance and / or rejection from others . With this , an emphasis is placed on relational value , which is the degree to which a person regards his or her relationship with another , and how it affects day - to - day life . Confirmed by various studies and research , if a person is deemed having relational value , they are more likely to have higher self - esteem . According to Leary , there are five main groups associated with relational value that are classified as those affording the greatest impact on an individual . They are : 1 ) macro-level , i.e. , communities , 2 ) instrumental coalitions , i.e. , teams , committees , 3 ) mating relationships , 4 ) kin relationships , and 5 ) friendships . A study was conducted to see just how much people depend on peers and outside factors and relational values to regulate their life . The objective of the study was to pick groups for an activity based on the evaluations given by the students . In the study , two groups were assigned . Both groups consisted of college students that submitted and were subjected to a peer evaluation . The difference being that the control group of students chose if they 1 ) wanted to interact with the person or 2 ) dissociated from the person . Previously asked , some students stated that they were indifferent or did not care what others ' opinions of them were . However , when results were analyzed there was a great deal of fluctuation in overall self - esteem . Those who were placed in the second group ( of dissociation ) , receiving a low relational value , displayed a lowered self - esteem . As a result , this compromised the way they assessed a / the situation . In the first group , where perceived relational value was high , self - esteem was also high . This provides some evidence for an evolutionary basis in the fundamental human need for inclusion in a group , and the burden of being on the outskirts of social acceptance . </P>
according to sociometer theory proposed by leary self-esteem is
according to sociometer theory proposed by leary self-esteem is
a gauge ( or sociometer ) of interpersonal relationships
a gauge ( or sociometer ) of interpersonal relationships