# Letting go of pride builds deeper relationships, study finds

2026-08-08T19:05:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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A new psychological framework, the Quiet Ego Scale, measures maturity beyond self-esteem. Developed by psychologists Heidi Wayment and Jack Bauer, it evaluates how well individuals balance personal agency with genuine empathy. High scorers show greater resilience, less defensiveness, and deeper social connections. The scale has four dimensions: detached awareness, inclusive identity, perspective-taking, and growth-mindedness.

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- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/why-psychologists-say-true-strength-begins-with-a-quiet-ego-new-research-reveals-how-letting-go-of-pride-can-deepen-relationships-without-weakening-your-confidence/articleshow/133038777.cms>

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