self-enhancement
noun
self-en·hance·ment
ˌself-in-ˈhan(t)-smənt
-en-
plural self-enhancements
: the act or process of improving or enhancing oneself or one's self-esteem
These dermatologic procedures are becoming viewed by men as a method of self-enhancement, like eating well, wearing nice clothes or going to the gym.—Katie Chang
The study is the first to establish a cause-and-effect link between thinking positively about oneself (self-enhancement) and psychological wellbeing.—Debbie Juniewicz
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“Self-enhancement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-enhancement. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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