Irenaeus, Siteadmin, Check users, oversight, Administrators
351,621
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 1:
Line 1: + + Line 12:
Line 14: + + +
Insecurity (Psychology) (view source)
Revision as of 18:32, August 14, 2025
, 18:32, August 14, 2025no edit summary
[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]
[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]
In psychology, '''insecurity''' refers to "feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and [[anxiety]] about oneself. It's characterized by a lack of [[confidence]] and can significantly impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Insecure individuals often doubt their abilities, worry about their relationships, and fear potential failures."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=psychological+insecurity&oq=psychological+insecurity&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiRAhiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yBggJEC4YQNIBCDg3MDBqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Psychological insecurity]</ref>
In psychology, '''insecurity''' refers to "feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and [[anxiety]] about oneself. It's characterized by a lack of [[confidence]] and can significantly impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Insecure individuals often doubt their abilities, worry about their relationships, and fear potential failures."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=psychological+insecurity&oq=psychological+insecurity&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiRAhiABBiKBTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yBggJEC4YQNIBCDg3MDBqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Psychological insecurity]</ref>
The [[root cause analysis|root cause]] of insecurity "often lies in [[fear]]: fear of not being good enough, fear of rejection, or fear of losing something. This fear can stem from various factors, including negative past experiences, low [[self-esteem]], or even social anxiety. Ultimately, insecurity is often linked to a lack of [[self-worth]] and a belief that one is not inherently valuable or [[Self-efficacy|capable]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=root+cause+of+insecurity&oq=root+cause+of+inse&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBggBEEUYOTIICAIQABgWGB4yCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yBggGEEUYPTIGCAcQLhhA0gEINzc1MWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Root cause of insecurity]</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Fear]]
*[[Fear]]
*[[Fear of failure]]
*[[Fear of failure]]
*[[Interpersonal skills]]
*[[Interpersonal relationships]]
*[[Skill]]
Opposites:
Opposites: