Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
This scale is extensively used in cross-cultural studies in up to 53 different nations. It is a 10-item scale that measures global self-worth by measuring both positive and negative feelings about the self. Low self-esteem is significantly related to depression, suicide ideation , victimisation , delinquency , eating disorders , and low happiness. This survey is therefore a highly valued indicator of a student's mental health; allowing staff to identify and, as a result, direct help to any student who registers as having low self-esteem.
Introduction
Please read each statement carefully and select the answer which best indicates how much the statement applied to you over the past two weeks. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any one statement.
What this survey measures
This survey is structured around 2 scales.
Overall Scale
The scoring in this survey provides a general, overall assessment of a person's feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance, both positive and negative. The scale doesn't measure specific aspects of self-esteem (like confidence in a particular skill), but rather the individual's fundamental attitude toward themselves on the whole.
Sub-scales
The scoring in this survey provides a general, overall assessment of a person's feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance, both positive and negative. The scale doesn't measure specific aspects of self-esteem (like confidence in a particular skill), but rather the individual's fundamental attitude toward themselves on the whole.
Additional information
Thank you for completing the survey and being honest in your replies. This will help us understand you better as a person and how we can support you in your school life.
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On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
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