How would the self be remembered? Evidence for posthumous self-verification

• Autores: Samantha J. Heintzelman, Jason Trent, Laura A. King
• Localización: Journal of Research in Personality, ISSN-e 1095-7251, Vol. 61, Nº. 0, 2016, págs. 1-10
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Abstract Three correlational studies and one experiment examined self-verification versus self-enhancement in a posthumous context. In Study 1, in two samples (combined N = 3029) modal responses suggest a desire to be remembered as one really is, far into the future. Studies 2 (N = 92) and 3 (N = 414) showed that posthumous self-verification was independent of life satisfaction, positive self-evaluations, and self-construals but was related to self-esteem, the search for meaning in life, and generativity. In Study 4 (N = 461), the salience of negative and positive self-aspects was manipulated. Even when negative qualities were salient, the majority of participants (61%) preferred to be remembered as they really are. The role of self-verification in existential concerns is discussed.