Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

	Table of Contents
	Description
	History of Use
	References

Description:

Purpose		The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was designed to assess self-esteem, which is defined as "a positive or negative attitude toward...the self." More specifically, the Rosenberg scale assesses the "feeling that one is 'good enough'" rather than a feeling of superiority over others.
Questions		10 items using 4-point ratings (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
Sub-scales		N/A
Domain
Psychometrics
Sample items		On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. At times I think I am no good at all. (reverse scored)

References:

Scale:

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.

Selected Uses:

Hanley, A. & Wilhelm, M. S. (1992). Compulsive buying: An exploration into self-esteem and money attitudes. Breaking the silence: The moderating effects of self-monitoring in predicting speaking up in the workplace. Journal of Economic Psychology, 13(1), 5-18. doi: 10.1016/0167-4870(92)90049-D

Astra, R. L. & Singg, S. (2000). The role of self-esteem in affiliation. The Journal of Psychology, 134(1), 15-23. doi: 10.1080/00223980009600845

Premeaux, S. F. & Bedeian, A. G. (2003). Breaking the silence: The moderating effects of self-monitoring in predicting speaking up in the workplace. Journal of Management Studies, 40(6), 1537-1562. doi: 10.1111/1467-6486.00390

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