Consider each statement and circle SA for strongly agree, A for agree, D for disagree, and SD for strongly disagree. | ||||
1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. | SA | A | D | SD |
2. At times, I think I am no good at all. | SA | A | D | SD |
3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. | 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 certainly feel useless at times. | SA | A | D | SD |
7. I feel that I’m a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others. | SA | A | D | SD |
8. I wish I could have more respect for myself. | SA | A | D | SD |
9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure. | SA | A | D | SD |
10. I take a positive attitude toward myself. | SA | A | D | SD |
Source: Rosenberg, Society and the adolescent sel Scoring: For items 1, 3, 4, 7, and 10, SA = 3, A = 2, D = 1, SD = 0; for items 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9, the scoring is reversed, with SA = 0, A = 1, D = 2, SD = 3. The higher the total score, the higher one’s sel | ||||