Items:

Code

Comments

1.

I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others

P-1

(Relative)

2.

I feel that I have a number of good qualities

P-2

(Almost every person would have some good qualities regardless of self-esteem)

3.

All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure*

N-1

(Disagreement problem)

4.

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

P-3

(Relative)

5.

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

N-2

(Disagreement problem)

6.

I take a positive attitude toward myself

P-4

(Disagreement problem)

7.

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself

P-5

(Disagreement problem)

8.

I wish I could have more respect for myself*

N-3

(Ignores present level for those with high self-esteem)

9.

I certainly feel useless at times*

N-4

(Should be “a lot of the time” and also disagreement problem)

10.

At times I think I am no good at all*

N-5

(Disagreement problem)

Answer scale:

STRONGLY AGREE

AGREE

DISAGREE

STRONGLY DISAGREE