Self help
Self-help
Self-help (/sɛlfˈhɛlp/), also known as self-improvement, is a self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—often with a substantial psychological basis.
Etymology
The term "self-help" originated in the mid-19th century. It was first popularized by Samuel Smiles, who wrote the first self-help book titled "Self-Help" in 1859.
Definition
Self-help often utilizes publicly available information or support groups, on the Internet as well as in person, where people in similar situations join together. From early examples in self-driven legal practice and home-spun advice, the connotations of the word have spread and often apply particularly to education, business, psychology and psychotherapy, commonly distributed through the popular genre of self-help books.
Related Terms
- Self-Improvement: The improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's own efforts.
- Self-Efficacy: Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.
- Self-Care: The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
- Self-Esteem: Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
- Self-Reliance: Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self help
- Wikipedia's article - Self help
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