Character & GrowthPre-loadedThe State Self Esteem Scale - Kids (SSES)
State self esteem refers to the emotions we are feeling at a point in time, and trait self-esteem to refer to the way people generally feel about themselves. The State Self Esteem Scale (SSES) a 20-item scale that measures a participant’s self-esteem at a given point in time, and can therefore be measured on a regular basis
Introduction
Here are some questions that ask you about yourself. Please select the answer that you feel is most like you. There are no right or wrong answers, just say whether the question is not like you (pick NO), a little bit like you (pick A LITTLE BIT), or a lot like you (pick YES).
What this survey measures
This survey is structured around 4 scales.
Overall Scale
This scale gives a snapshot of how good or bad a child or young person feels about themselves right now. Think of it like taking their emotional temperature: it tells us if they're feeling confident and capable (a high reading) or anxious and doubtful (a low reading) at this particular time.
Sub-scales
This sub-scale focuses on the young person's temporary feelings of competence and capability, especially in intellectual or achievement-related tasks. It assesses whether they currently feel smart, capable and successful, or if they are feeling frustrated, confused, or struggling with their performance and abilities right now.
This sub-scale gauges how good a young person feels about their social standing and relationships in the moment. It looks at their concerns about what others think of them, whether they feel respected and if they are worried about making a poor impression or looking foolish. It's essentially their immediate sense of belonging and social acceptance.
This sub-scale captures the young person's current level of satisfaction with their physical appearance. It assesses immediate feelings about their body image, weight and overall attractiveness. It addresses whether they feel pleased and confident about how they look right now or if they are feeling self-conscious or unattractive.
Additional information
Thankyou for your feedback and honesty Remember you are never alone- and there are family, friends and teachers you can always talk to
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I am good at most things I do.
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