Protocol - Self-esteem
Description
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a 10-item scale used to evaluate a person’s general self-worth, with 5 positive statements and 5 negative statements about a person’s sense of self-respect and value. It is commonly scored as a 4-point Likert scale, reversing the negative items and combining all 10 items into a single index of global self-esteem. The scale includes values of 1 (strongly agree), 2 (agree), 3 (disagree), and 4 (strongly disagree).
Specific Instructions
The Working Group recommends that the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale can be used down to age 10 years.
Availability
Protocol
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Present the items with these instructions. Do not print the asterisks on the sheet you provide to respondents.
BELOW IS A LIST OF STATEMENTS DEALING WITH YOUR GENERAL FEELINGS ABOUT YOURSELF. IF YOU STRONGLY AGREE, CIRCLE SA. IF YOU AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT, CIRCLE A. IF YOU DISAGREE, CIRCLE D. IF YOU STRONGLY DISAGREE, CIRCLE SD.
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| 1.
STRONGLY AGREE | 2.
AGREE | 3.
DISAGREE | 4.
STRONGLY DISAGREE | |
| 1. | I feel that Im a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. | SA | A | D | SD |
| 2. | I feel that I have a number of good qualities. | SA | A | D | SD |
| 3. | All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.** | SA | A | D | SD |
| 4. | I am able to do things as well as most other people. | SA | A | D | SD |
| 5. | I feel I do not have much to be proud of.** | SA | A | D | SD |
| 6. | I take a positive attitude toward myself. | SA | A | D | SD |
| 7. | On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. | SA | A | D | SD |
| 8. | I wish I could have more respect for myself.** | SA | A | D | SD |
| 9. | I certainly feel useless at times.**
| SA | A | D | SD |
| 10. | At times I think I am no good at all.** | SA | A | D | SD |
To score the items, assign a value to each of the 10 items as follows:
For items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7: Strongly Agree=3, Agree=2, Disagree=1, and Strongly Disagree=0.
For items 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 (which are reversed in valence, and noted with the asterisks**): Strongly Agree=0, Agree=1, Disagree=2, and Strongly Disagree=3.
The scale ranges from 0-30, with 30 indicating the highest score possible. Other scoring options are possible. For example, you can assign values 1-4 rather than 0-3; then scores will range from 10-40. Some researchers use 5- or 7-point Likert scales, and again, scale ranges would vary based on the addition of "middle" categories of agreement.
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Ages 15 years and older; however, the Working Group recommends this measure for ages 10 years and older
Selection Rationale
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a widely used social science research scale which has high reliability and internal consistency.
Language
Chinese, English, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Self-esteem proto | 62931-1 | LOINC |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Low self esteem | HP:0031469 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX180901 - Selfesteem | 6189524 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Expert Review Panel 4 (ERP 4) reviewed the measures in the Neurology, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial domains.
Guidance from ERP 4 included the following:
· Revised description of the measure
Protocol Name from Source
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Source
Rosenberg, M. (1989). Society and the adolescent self-image (Rev. ed.). Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press.
Also see the description of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale on the University of Maryland’s Sociology Department website (https://socy.umd.edu/about-us/rosenberg-self-esteem-scale).
General References
Baumeister, R. F., Campbell, J. D., Krueger, J. I., & Vohs, K. D. (2003). Does high self-esteem cause better performance, interpersonal success, happiness, or healthier lifestyles? Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 4, 1-44.
Gray-Little, B., Williams, V. S. L., & Hancock, T. D. (1997). An item response theory analysis of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 23, 443-451.
Robinson, J. P., Shaver, P. R., & Wrightsman, L. S. (1991). Measures of personality and social psychological attitudes. San Diego: Academic Press.
Protocol ID
180901
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX180901_Do_As_Well_As_Others | ||||
| PX180901040000 | I am able to do things as well as most other more | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Feel_Useless_At_Times | ||||
| PX180901090000 | I certainly feel useless at times. | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Inclined_To_Feel_A_Failure | ||||
| PX180901030000 | All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am more | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Not_Much_ToBe_Proud_Of | ||||
| PX180901050000 | I feel I do not have much to be proud of. | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Number_Of_Good_Qualities | ||||
| PX180901020000 | I feel that I have a number of good qualities. | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Person_Of_Worth | ||||
| PX180901010000 | I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least more | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Positive_Self_Attitude | ||||
| PX180901060000 | I take a positive attitude toward myself. | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Satisfied_With_Myself | ||||
| PX180901070000 | On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. | Variable Mapping | ||
| PX180901_Times_Think_No_Good | ||||
| PX180901100000 | At times I think I am no good at all. | N/A | ||
| PX180901_Wish_Have_More_Self_Respect | ||||
| PX180901080000 | I wish I could have more respect for myself. | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Self-esteem
Release Date
December 13, 2010
Definition
This is a measure of positive or negative perceptions about oneself, which is often referred to as global self-esteem.
Purpose
Self-esteem is one of the key components of the self-concept, which Dr. Rosenberg, the author of this scale, calls the "totality of the individual’s thoughts and feelings with reference to himself as an object." It influences a person’s social behavior and is associated with anxiety and depression.
Keywords
Psychosocial, self-worth, self-confidence, anxiety, depression, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 180901 | Self-esteem |
Publications
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