Michael Kernis, Ph.D.
Psychology
Phone: (706) 542-3070
Mkernis@uga.edu

My research focuses on the nature of self-esteem and its role in various aspects of psychological functioning. In our work, we assess people's general level of self-esteem (whether it is high or low) as well as the extent to which their feelings of worth exhibit short-term fluctuations (self-esteem instability). The results of numerous studies show that both are important components of self-esteem. We currently are examining why people vary in the extent to which they exhibit short-term fluctuations in feelings of self-worth.

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