Core Self-Evaluations Scale – Chinese Version

Description

The concept of Core Self-Evaluations was first proposed by Judge in 1997. Judge primarily researched the impact of core self-evaluations on individuals, focusing on the individual by defining it as a fundamental assessment of one’s abilities and worth. This reflects a person’s intrinsic psychological traits and positive state. The concept of core self-evaluations encompasses many characteristics, which primarily include the following factors: (1) Evaluative nature. This trait must be evaluative rather than descriptive, meaning that it must not only state facts but also assess related levels. (2) Rootedness. Basic traits are generally hidden beneath surface traits, with many surface traits being determined by basic traits. (3) Breadth. The traits constituting core self-evaluations must be broader than other traits; for instance, an individual’s evaluation of a specific ability is certainly narrower than their evaluation of self as a whole.

Authors and Contact Email

Judge, Erez, Bono, and Thoresen – Contact information not available.

Purpose

To assess the core self-evaluations of individuals that reflect their self-worth, abilities, and intrinsic psychological characteristics.

Test Year

2003

Administration Method and Scoring

Core self-evaluations are assessed using a measurement scale developed by Judge, Erez, Bono, and Thoresen (2003), which consists of 12 measurement items covering four dimensions: self-esteem, general self-efficacy, locus of control, and emotional stability. Participants self-evaluate these items using a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 5 means “strongly agree.”

Reliability and Validity

In Zhao Juan’s research, the α reliability coefficient of the core self-evaluations scale was 0.785, and in Liu Geng’s research, it was 0.70.

Factors and Subscales

The four personality traits that constitute core self-evaluations are defined as follows: (1) Self-esteem – a positive assessment of one’s overall situation, reflecting acceptance and affirmation of oneself, as well as one’s perceived abilities and value. (2) Locus of control – the degree to which individuals believe they can control events in their lives. (3) Neuroticism (emotional stability) – the tendency of one’s emotions to fluctuate and their ability to regulate emotional responses. (4) General self-efficacy – an assessment of one’s ability to execute tasks well.

Keywords

Core Self-Evaluations, Self-esteem, Locus of control, Neuroticism, General self-efficacy.

Items in Chinese

1. 我坚信自己能够取得应有的成功。
2. 有时候我会感到沮丧。
3. 只要我努力尝试，我总能取得成功。
4. 有时候，当我失败了，我会觉得自己很没用。
5. 我总能很出色的完成任务。
6. 有时候，我感觉自己很难掌控自己的工作。
7. 总体而言，我对自己很满意。
8. 我对自己的能力总是充满怀疑。
9. 我自己能够决定我的生活。
10. 事业上的成功不由我控制。
11. 我能够很好地处理好自己绝大部分的问题。
12. 有些时候，我会觉得事情变得没有希望。

Items in English

1. I firmly believe that I can achieve the success I deserve.
2. Sometimes I feel frustrated.
3. As long as I try hard, I can always succeed.
4. Sometimes, when I fail, I feel worthless.
5. I always perform excellently on tasks.
6. Sometimes, I feel that I have difficulty controlling my work.
7. Overall, I am satisfied with myself.
8. I often doubt my abilities.
9. I can decide my own life.
10. Success in my career is not under my control.
11. I can handle most of my problems well.
12. Sometimes I feel that things become hopeless.

References

Judge, Erez, Bono, and Thoresen (2003)