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Person versus process praise and criticism

Implications for contingent self-worth and coping

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ID9787239
AuthorsMelissa L Kamins (corresponding author), Carol S Dweck (0000-0001-7741-0073)
Year1999
Volume35
Issue3
Pages835-847
Publication date1999-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopmental Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0012-1649 • E-ISSN: 1939-0599
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/0012-1649.35.3.835
OpenAlexW4297819344
LanguageEN
Citations received142

Coping (psychology · Criticism · Developmental psychology · Praise · Psychotherapist · Self-concept · Self-criticism · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works142
Citations per year5,68
Citation span2001 - 2026 (26)
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