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Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), ready to run

A 10-item self-report instrument measuring global self-esteem as a unidimensional construct.

10 items · 4-point Likert scale

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The instrument

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

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