>> Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale

 

STATEMENT
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
1. I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
2. I feel that I have a number of good qualities..
3. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.
5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
6. I take a positive attitude toward myself.
7. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.
9. I certainly feel useless at times.
10. At times I think I am no good at all.

 

Your score on the Rosenberg self-esteem scale is: .

Scores are calculated as follows:

  • For items 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7:
    Strongly agree = 3
    Agree = 2
    Disagree = 1
    Strongly disagree = 0
  • For items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (which are reversed in valence):
    Strongly agree = 0
    Agree = 1
    Disagree = 2
    Strongly disagree = 3

The scale ranges from 0-30. Scores between 15 and 25 are within normal range; scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem.