potential fear that arises from the prospect of death (terror management theory). Motivating individuals towards their goals, high self-esteem fosters effective coping, while low self-esteem tends to result in avoidance.

Evolutionary perspectives

Sociometer theory

The sociometer theory was developed by Mark Leary to explain the functions of self-esteem. Leary and his colleagues stated that a sociometer is a measure of how a person is

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