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    Wellbeing · 10 items · 0–30 · Rosenberg M (1965). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image.

    Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale: Scoring, Cutoffs & Interpretation

    Ten-item measure of global self-worth.

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    01On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
    02At times I think I am no good at all.
    03I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
    04I am able to do things as well as most other people.
    05I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
    06I certainly feel useless at times.
    07I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
    08I wish I could have more respect for myself.
    09All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
    10I take a positive attitude toward myself.
    0 of 100 / 30

    02 - The clinician's brief

    01 - Scoring & cutoffs

    How scoring works.

    Score
    Severity
    Interpretation
    0–14
    Low self-esteem
    Below the normal range. Suggests low self-esteem.
    15–30
    Normal range
    Within or above the normal range.

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