Implicit self-esteem refers to a person's disposition to evaluate themselves positively or negatively in a [[spontaneous]], [[automatic]], or unconscious [[manner]]. It contrasts with explicit self-esteem, which entails more conscious and [[reflective]] self-evaluation. Both explicit self-esteem and implicit self-esteem are subtypes of self-esteem proper. | Implicit self-esteem refers to a person's disposition to evaluate themselves positively or negatively in a [[spontaneous]], [[automatic]], or unconscious [[manner]]. It contrasts with explicit self-esteem, which entails more conscious and [[reflective]] self-evaluation. Both explicit self-esteem and implicit self-esteem are subtypes of self-esteem proper. |