Free Self-Esteem Test

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About the Self-Esteem Test

  • Purpose: This scale assesses feelings of self-esteem by utilizing the Rosenberg Self-Esteem (RSE) Scale, which evaluates both positive and negative self-perceptions.
  • Background: Created by sociologist Morris Rosenberg in 1965, the scale’s development involved data from 5,024 adolescents across 10 randomly chosen schools in New York State. It is now a commonly employed measure of self-esteem in the field of social science research.
  • Time Frame for Responses: Individuals are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and state of mind over the past two weeks when responding to the Self-Esteem questions.

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The quiz is anonymous. You must be 18 years or older to take this quiz. We do not save or collect any information.

Please answer the following questions by considering your behavior in the past 2 weeks:

1. I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others:





2. I feel that I have a number of good qualities:





3. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure:





4. I am able to do things as well as most other people:





5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of:





6. I take a positive attitude toward myself:





7. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself:





8. I wish I could have more respect for myself:





9. I certainly feel useless at times:





10. At times I think I am no good at all:







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Interpretation

Your Score

This scale evaluates personal self-esteem by assessing both favorable and unfavorable self-perceptions.

  • For questions 1,2,4,6,7: Strongly Agree (3), Agree (2), Disagree (1), Strongly Disagree (0).
  • For questions 3,5,8,9,10 (inverted in significance): Strongly Agree (0), Agree (1), Disagree (2), Strongly Disagree (3).

Interpretation of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale:

  • 0-15 Low Self-Esteem
  • 15-25 Within the Normal Range
  • 25-30 High Self-Esteem

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Sources

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