Item

M1989 (SD)

M2002 (SD)

t

d2002-1989

Positive

1

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

1.39 (0.93)

1.22 (0.91)

4.31**

−0.18

2

I feel that I have a number of good qualities.

1.32 (0.83)

1.25 (0.81)

2.14*

−0.09

3

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

1.64 (0.89)

1.61 (0.89)

0.84

−0.03

4

I feel that I’m a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.

1.26 (0.84)

1.26 (0.81)

0.06

0.00

Negative

1

I certainly feel useless at times.

1.56 (0.88)

1.63 (0.94)

−1.77+

0.07

2

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

1.47 (0.87)

1.48 (0.92)

−0.22

0.01

3

I wish I could have more respect for myself.

1.85 (0.88)

1.81 (0.87)

1.12

−0.05

4

At times I think I am no good at all.

1.12 (0.94)

1.10 (0.85)

0.72

−0.03