Index of Self-Esteem – ISE
Measures the degree, severity, or magnitude of a problem the client has with self-esteem.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Index of Self-Esteem – ISE was developed by Walter W. Hudson (1982). It is designed to measure Self-esteem. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Rarely or none of the time, 2 = A little of the time, 3 = Some of the time, 4 = A good part of the time, 5 = Most or all of the time.
The scale includes 12 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- No significant self-esteem problem: 0 – 29
- Significant self-esteem problem (clinical range): 30 – 100
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha coefficients typically exceed .90.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.