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Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (sample)

Sample test included with PTest. It is created as a draft so nothing is published on your site until you choose to. Edit or delete it freely.

A ten-item measure of global self-worth. Rosenberg, M. (1989). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image. Revised edition. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press. The scale may be used without explicit permission and without charge; please credit Dr. Rosenberg.

This sample also demonstrates reverse scoring: the five negatively worded items give the same answer option a different point value, with no formula required.

Screening questionnaires do not diagnose. Results are meant to be interpreted by a qualified professional.

  1. 1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

  2. 2. At times, I think I am no good at all.

  3. 3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.

  4. 4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.

  5. 5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.

  6. 6. I certainly feel useless at times.

  7. 7. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.

  8. 8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.

  9. 9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.

  10. 10. I take a positive attitude toward myself.