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'''Core self-evaluation''' (CSE) is a [[Psychology|psychological]] "theory that includes four [[personality]] dimensions: [[self-esteem]], [[self-efficacy]], [[locus of control]] and emotional stability (See: [[Neuroroticism]]).<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7233533/ Personality traits of core self-evaluation as predictors on clinical decision-making in nursing profession], PLoS One. 2020; 15(5): e0233435. Published online 2020 May 18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233435</ref>
'''Core self-evaluation''' (CSE) is a [[Psychology|psychological]] "theory that includes four [[personality]] dimensions: [[self-esteem]], [[self-efficacy]], [[locus of control]]" and [[neuroticism]].<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7233533/ Personality traits of core self-evaluation as predictors on clinical decision-making in nursing profession], PLoS One. 2020; 15(5): e0233435. Published online 2020 May 18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233435</ref><ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/aji792a/core-self-evaluations Core self-evaluations]</ref><ref>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042811005106 Validity and Reliability of Core Self-Evaluations Scale in Iranian Employees], Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences 15 (2011) 1561–1565</ref> "Core self-evaluations are instinctive judgments that we all make about ourselves and our lives."<ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/aji792a/core-self-evaluations Core self-evaluations]</ref>
According to Medical News Today, neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative or [[Anxiety|anxious]] emotional state. It is not a medical condition but a [[personality]] trait. People often confuse this with [[neurosis]]."<ref>[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/246608 Neuroses and neuroticism: What's the difference?], Medical News Today</ref> "Negative emotions are unpleasant and disruptive emotional reactions. Examples of negative emotions include sadness, fear, anger, or jealousy. These feelings aren't just unpleasant; they also make it hard to function in your normal daily life, and they interfere with your ability to accomplish goals."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/how-should-i-deal-with-negative-emotions-3144603 How to Deal With Negative Emotions]</ref> Other examples of negative emotions include: disappointment, loneliness, despair, apathy, frustration, shame and contempt.
According to James Madison University: "There are 8 primary emotions. You are born with these emotions wired into your brain. That wiring causes your body to react in certain ways and for you to have certain urges when the emotion arises."<ref>[https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/files/About%20Emotions.pdf About emotions], James Madison University</ref> See: [https://www.6seconds.org/2022/03/13/plutchik-wheel-emotions/ List of primary emotions] and [https://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr/files/About%20Emotions.pdf List of primary emotions at James Madison University].
== Improving core self-evaluations ==
Ways to improve core self-evaluations include:<ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/aji792a/core-self-evaluations Core self-evaluations]</ref>
'''1.''' One way to improve one's core self-evaluation is to increase one's internal [[Locus of control|locus of control]].<ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/aji792a/core-self-evaluations Core self-evaluations]</ref><ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-locus-of-control-2795434 Locus of Control and Your Life]</ref>
'''2.''' Reduce [[neuroticism]]
'''3.''' Boosting general self-efficacy
Mindtools.com indicates:
{{Cquote|Our article, [https://www.mindtools.com/asbakxx/dwecks-fixed-and-growth-mindsets Dweck's Fixed and Growth Mindsets], will help you to understand your typical approach to the challenges you face. It also explains the steps that you can take to switch to new, more beneficial ways of thinking.
Signs of low self-efficacy can sometimes be seen in the [https://www.mindtools.com/ask43o1/managing-people-with-low-ambition low targets] that people set for themselves and others. Further symptoms might be [https://www.mindtools.com/aaw7kx1/managing-team-negativity negativity toward new challenges], and poor performance in teams.
If self-efficacy seems low, in yourself or a colleague, try to focus on unique strengths and capabilities. It can also be a good confidence-booster to watch people with similar skills and experience performing more advanced tasks.
And take care when you're [https://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_98.php giving feedback]. Combine steps for improvement with plenty of positive reinforcement, leaving people feeling respected, supported and valued.<ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/aji792a/core-self-evaluations Core self-evaluations]</ref>}}
4.Boosting self-esteem
== See also ==
*[[Self-worth]]
*[[Self-concept]]
*[[Self-criticism]]
*[[Self-management]]
*[[Perfectionism]]
*[[Self-doubt]]
*[[Internalized homophobia]]
*[[Achievement orientation]]
*[[Agency (psychology)]]
==References==
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