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self-enhancement

UK
/ˌself ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/
US
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈhæns mənt/

Translations

self-enhancementnoun
UK
/ˌself ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/
US
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈhæns mənt/
valorisation de soiSens psychologique : tendance à se percevoir ou à se présenter sous un jour excessivement favorable.
The study examined self-enhancement in participants' descriptions of their performance.
L’étude a examiné la valorisation de soi dans les descriptions que les participants faisaient de leurs performances.
amélioration personnelleSens général : développement ou amélioration de ses propres qualités, compétences ou estime de soi.
The program focuses on self-enhancement through communication and leadership training.
Le programme met l’accent sur l’amélioration personnelle grâce à une formation à la communication et au leadership.
Synonyms
self-esteem enhancement
self-promotion
self-aggrandizement
ego boost
ego-enhancement
self-glorification
self-flattery
image enhancement
personal development
self-improvement
Antonyms
self-deprecation
self-effacement
self-abasement
self-denigration
self-criticism
humility
modesty
self-enhancementadjective
Relational/adjectival use, typically attributive before another noun; not usually graded.
d’amélioration personnelleSens général : qui vise à améliorer ses capacités, son image ou sa confiance en soi.
They used self-enhancement strategies to boost confidence before the interview.
Ils ont utilisé des stratégies d’amélioration personnelle pour renforcer leur confiance avant l’entretien.
Additional translations
de valorisation de soiContexte psychologique ou discursif ; plus proche de l’idée d’auto-valorisation.
Synonyms
self-promoting
self-aggrandizing
self-glorifying
ego-enhancing
self-affirming
self-promotional
self-boosting
self-serving
narcissistic
egotistical
Antonyms
self-deprecating
self-effacing
self-abasing
self-critical
self-denigrating
modest
humble

Definitions

self-enhancementnoun
The act or process of improving, promoting, or maintaining one's own qualities, abilities, status, or self-esteem.
The program focuses on self-enhancement through communication and leadership training.
In psychology, the tendency to view, present, or interpret oneself in an unrealistically favorable way.
The study examined self-enhancement in participants' descriptions of their performance.
self-enhancementadjective
Relating to self-enhancement; intended to improve or promote one's own qualities, image, or status.
They used self-enhancement strategies to boost confidence before the interview.
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