Rochester Youth Development Study – Self-Esteem Scale (RYDS-SE)
Measures an individual's sense of self-esteem and self-efficacy.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Rochester Youth Development Study – Self-Esteem Scale (RYDS-SE) was developed by Rochester Youth Development Study (RYDS) (1988). It is designed to measure Self-Esteem. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and youths.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Agree, 4 = Strongly agree.
The scale includes 5 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Esteem: 1 – 2
- Moderate Self-Esteem: 2 – 3
- High Self-Esteem: 3 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.