RSES
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)
This questionnaire aims to measure an individual's level of self-esteem. It consists of 10 statements about personal feelings and self-image. Respondents indicate their degree of agreement with each statement, which makes it possible to assess their global self-esteem and self-acceptance.
- Number of questions
- 10 questions
- Estimated duration
- 2 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
- Target audience
- Adolescents, adults
- Authors
- Morris Rosenberg (1965)
- Category
- Self-esteem
Preview of the 10 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Scoring
Score: 26/40
| 10 – 24 | Very low self-esteem | |
| 25 – 31 | Low self-esteem | ◀ 26 |
| 32 – 34 | Average self-esteem | |
| 35 – 39 | High self-esteem | |
| 40 | Very high self-esteem | |
Very low (10 to 24)Low (25 to 31)Average (32 to 34)High (35 to 39)Very high (40)
Responses are scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from "Strongly disagree" to "Strongly agree". Scores can range from 10 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher self-esteem.
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