1. I am a quick thinker.
2. When I do a job‚ I do it well.
3. I am usually alert.
4. When I make plans ahead‚ I usually get to carry out things the way I expected.
5. I am good at remembering things.
6. As a husband‚ I do a good job these days.
7. I feel the future looks bright.
8. I am a useful guy to have around.
9. I am inclined to feel that I’m a failure.*
10.I sometimes feel that my life is not very useful. *
11.I feel as though nothing I do is any good. *
(* Agree response indicates low self-esteem)
This instrument can be found at: https://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/dis/infoserv/isrpub/pdf/Measuresofsocialpsychologicalattitudes_2928_.PDF
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