The Self in Context

Pathways to Flourishing, Learning, and Well-Being

Ronnel B. King, Herbert W. Marsh, Rhonda G. Craven, Theresa Dicke, Frédéric Guay

• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781806868728
  9781806868704
• eBook ISBN:
  9781806868698
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Applied Psychology
• Index: Psychology

The Self in Context: Pathways to Flourishing, Learning, and Well-Being explores the dynamic and multifaceted nature of self-related processes—such as self-concept, self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-control, self-identity, self-regulation, and self-determination—and their exponential growth in research over recent decades. These constructs have found fertile ground in the fields of positive psychology and education, which emphasize the factors that promote flourishing, learning, and well-being among students, teachers, and the broader school community.

This volume develops both theoretical and methodological perspectives and presents empirical evidence from a range of disciplines and applications. Its broad scope provides a flexible framework for contributors to explore the self in context. A key feature of The Self in Context is its dual focus: presenting cutting-edge research while distilling evidence-based insights for practitioners seeking to enhance well-being and learning outcomes.

Table of contents

• Cover
• The Self in Context
• International Advances in Self Research
• Other Titles in International Advances in Self Research Series
• The Self in Context: Pathways to Flourishing, Learning, and Well-Being
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• About the Editors
• About the Contributors
• 1 - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE SELF
• 2 - THE SELF AS EMBEDDED IN CULTURE AND CONTEXT
• 3 - APPLIED PERSPECTIVES ON SELF RESEARCH