If the self is scientifically measured, what is the Buddhist view on this?

The concept of self is important in social psychology: self-concept, self-esteem, self-control, self-awareness, etc. As a *science*, these concepts are measured under scientific methods, and there are interesting results. For example, a positive self-esteem does not mean people only have positive self-evaluations, but about balancing positive and negative thoughts. I think these results don't necessarily refute the central idea of Buddhism that clinging on the self concept will lead to sufferings, but on the other hand, Buddhism also advocates scientific methods to evaluate itself. As there are strong evidences that the self exists, I think it's better to say "there is self, but we shouldn't think about it to avoid sufferings" rather than say "the self is an illusion". - What is the Buddhist view on this?
FYI: • [Buddhism and psychology: Perception and the self – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_and_psychology#Perception_and_the_self) • [Social psychology: Self-concept – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_psychology#Self-concept) • [Mindfulness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness) is used to develop self-knowledge • https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/5662/13525 • [What is the relation between measures, constructs and concepts?](https://psychology.stackexchange.com/q/9610/12937)