Self-handicapping is a future-oriented, self-protection strategy used to (a) maintain personal perceptions of competence, control, self-worth, and self-esteem and/or (b) protect or enhance one's public image in the eyes of coactors or observers. It consists of thoughts, statements, and behaviors ...

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