Empowerment Scale – ES

I can pretty much determine what will happen in my life.

People have more power if they join together as a group.

Getting angry about something never helps.

Getting angry about something never helps. (Alternative version)

I have a positive attitude toward myself.

I am usually confident about the decisions I make.

People have no right to get angry just because they don't like something.

Most of the misfortunes in my life were due to bad luck.

I see myself as a capable person.

Making waves never gets you anywhere.

People working together can have an effect on their community.

I am often able to overcome barriers.

I am generally optimistic about the future.

When I make plans, I am almost certain to make them work.

Getting angry about something is often the first step toward changing it.

Usually I feel alone.

Experts are in the best position to decide what people should do or learn.

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

I generally accomplish what I set out to do.

People should try to live their lives the way they want to.

You can't fight city hall.

I feel powerless most of the time.

When I am unsure about something, I usually go along with the rest of the group.

I feel I am a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others.

People have the right to make their own decisions, even if they are bad ones.

I feel I have a number of good qualities.

Very often a problem can be solved by taking action.

Working with others in my community can help to change things for the better.