Test your self-esteem 1 May 2012 Facebook / Meta Twitter / X icon Linkedin Reddit Email Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale STATEMENT Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 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. Your score on the Rosenberg self-esteem scale is: . Scores are calculated as follows: For items 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7: Strongly agree = 3 Agree = 2 Disagree = 1 Strongly disagree = 0 For items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (which are reversed in valence): Strongly agree = 0 Agree = 1 Disagree = 2 Strongly disagree = 3 The scale ranges from 0-30. Scores between 15 and 25 are within normal range; scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem. Advertisement Sign up to our weekly newsletter Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers. Sign up
