The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale
Elien V. Piers‚ Ph.D. and Dale B. Harris‚ Ph.D.
1969 version
Directions: Here are a set of statements that tell how some people feel about themselves. Read each statement and decide whether or not it describes the way you feel about yourself. If it is true or mostly true for you‚ circle the word “yes” next to the statement. If it is false: or mostly false for you‚ circle the word “no.” Answer every question‚ even if some are hard to decide. Do not circle both “yes” and “no” for the same statement.
Remember that there are no right or wrong answers. Only you can tell us how you feel about yourself‚ so we hope you will mark the way you really feel inside.
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The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale
1969
Name ……………………….. Age …………. Sex (circle one): Girl Boy Grade:
School ……………… Teachers Name (optional):
Today’s date:
1. My classmates make fun of me. |
yes |
no |
2. I am a happy person. |
yes |
no |
3. It is hard for me to make friends. |
yes |
no |
4. I am often sad. |
yes |
no |
5. I am smart. |
yes |
no |
6. I am shy. |
yes |
no |
7. I get nervous when the teacher calls on me. |
yes |
no |
8. My looks bother me. |
yes |
no |
9. When I grow up‚ I will be an important person. |
yes |
no |
10. I get worried when we have tests in school. |
yes |
no |
11. I am unpopular. |
yes |
no |
12. I am well behaved in school. |
yes |
no |
13. It is usually my fault when something goes wrong. |
yes |
no |
14. I cause trouble to my family. |
yes |
no |
15. I am strong. |
yes |
no |
16. I have good ideas. |
yes |
no |
17. I am an important member of my family. |
yes |
no |
18. I usually want my own way. |
yes |
no |
19. I am good at making things with my hands. |
yes |
no |
20. I give up easily. |
yes |
no |
21. I am good in my school work. |
yes |
no |
22 I do many bad things. |
yes |
no |
23. I can draw well. |
yes |
no |
24. I am good in music. |
yes |
no |
25. I behave badly at home. |
yes |
no |
26. I am slow in finishing my school work. |
yes |
no |
27. I am an Important member of my class. |
yes |
no |
28. I am nervous. |
yes |
no |
29. I have pretty eyes. |
yes |
no |
30. I can give a good report in front of the class. |
yes |
no |
31. In school I am a dreamer. |
yes |
no |
32 I pick on my brother(s) and slster(s). |
yes |
no |
33. My friends like my Ideas. |
yes |
no |
34. I often get Into trouble. |
yes |
no |
35. I am obedient at home. |
yes |
no |
36. I am lucky. |
yes |
no |
37. I worry a lot. |
yes |
no |
38. My parents expect too much of me. |
yes |
no |
39. I like being the way I am. |
yes |
no |
40. I feel left out of things. |
yes |
no |
41. I have nice hair. |
yes |
no |
42. l often volunteer in school. |
yes |
no |
43. I wish I were different. |
yes |
no |
44. I sleep well at night. |
yes |
no |
45. I hate school. |
yes |
no |
46. I am among the last to be chosen for games. |
yes |
no |
47. l am sick a lot. |
yes |
no |
48. I am often mean to other people. |
yes |
no |
49. My classmates in school think I have good ideas. |
yes |
no |
50. I am unhappy. |
yes |
no |
51. I have many friends. |
yes |
no |
52. l am cheerful. |
yes |
no |
53. I am dumb about most things. |
yes |
no |
54. l am good-looking. |
yes |
no |
55. I have lots of pep. |
yes |
no |
56. I get Into a lot of fights. |
yes |
no |
57. l am popular with boys. |
yes |
no |
58. People pick on me. |
yes |
no |
59. My family is disappointed in me. |
yes |
no |
60. I have a pleasant face. |
yes |
no |
61. When I try to make something‚ no everything seems to go wrongs. |
yes |
no |
62. I am picked on at home. |
yes |
no |
63. I am a leader In games and sports. |
yes |
no |
64. I am clumsy. |
yes |
no |
65. In games and sports‚ i watch instead of play. |
yes |
no |
66. I forget what I learn. |
yes |
no |
67. I am easy to get along with. |
yes |
no |
68. I lose my temper easily. |
yes |
no |
69. I am popular with girls. |
yes |
no |
70. I am a good reader. |
yes |
no |
71. I would rather work alone than with a group. |
yes |
no |
72. I like my brother (sister). |
yes |
no |
73. I have a good figure. |
yes |
no |
74. I am often afraid. |
yes |
no |
75. I am always dropping or breaking things. |
yes |
no |
76. I can be trusted. |
yes |
no |
77. I am different from other people. |
yes |
no |
78. I think bad thoughts. |
yes |
no |
79. I cry easily. |
yes |
no |
80. I am a good person. |
yes |
no |