Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)

1.    On the whole‚ I am satisfied with myself.
2.    At times I think I am no good at all.
3.    I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
4.    I am able to do things as well as most other people.
5.    I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
6.    I certainly feel useless at times.
7.    I feel that I’m a person of worth‚ at least on an equal plane with others.
8.    I wish I could have more respect for myself.
9.    All in all‚ I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
10.I take a positive attitude toward myself.
 
Strongly Agree‚ Agree‚ Disagree‚ Strongly Disagree
Items 2‚ 5‚ 6‚ 8‚ 9 are reverse scored.
 
 

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