Definition: The theory proposes that self-esteem is a barometer of one’s perceived past, present, and future relational value. Therefore, people high in self-esteem (HSEs) feel that they were, are, and will be valued by others, whereas people low in self-esteem (LSEs), doubt they will be.
Anthony, D. B., Wood, J. V., & Holmes, J. G. (2007). Testing sociometer theory: Self-esteem and the importance of acceptance for social decision-making. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 43(3), 425-432.
Application: This theory is useful in community development because organizers need to understand their community on a clinical, interpersonal level. Therefore, by understanding how self-esteem relates to past, present, and future value is important to relate to motivation and engagement in an organization. This theory can also be useful for a organizer to use with themselves to understand how their self-esteem is affecting their perceived value to others.
Adaptation: This theory can be adapted to educational domains. In elementary school, teachers can work on improving their students self-esteems so that they will perceive their relational value as being high and want to work in groups and collaborate with others more in the future.
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