TY - BOOK AU - Pinto,Alexandra AU - Gatinho,Ana AU - Tereno,Susana AU - VerĂ­ssimo,Manuela TI - The Self and Self-Esteem in Children: A Systematic Review of the Literature PY - 2016///. N1 - 75 N2 - This study aims to: a) analyze the different types of methodologies used to study the Self in children, in terms of their quality and potential and b) synthesize results in terms of the Self/self-esteem/self-concept in children. After establishing strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, thirty-three articles were selected from several databases. Results indicate that the Self of young children can be measured through self-reporting methodologies, using a multidimensional or global dimension. The relationship between attachment and the Self was examined and we found evidence of a positive link between the two constructs. Finally, our results indicate that even if it is possible to use a multidimensional or comprehensive methodology, both are complementary and produce more interesting explanations UR - https://shs.cairn.info/journal-devenir-2016-2-page-109?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080 ER -