10 items
The most widely used measure of global self-esteem. Ten items assess positive and negative feelings about oneself.
Scoring
Items 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 are reverse-scored. Sum all items (10–40). Higher scores = higher self-esteem.
Citation
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
doi:10.1515/9781400876136License: Public domain.
On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
At times I think I am no good at all.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I am able to do things as well as most other people.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I certainly feel useless at times.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I wish I could have more respect for myself.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
I take a positive attitude toward myself.
1–4 · "Strongly agree" → "Strongly disagree"
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