The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses was developed by sociologist dr. The original sample for which the scale was developed consisted of 5,024 high school juniors and seniors from 10 randomly selected schools in new york state. Applying the rasch model fundamental measurement in the human sciences. A bifactor approach to modeling the rosenberg self esteem. The rosenberg selfesteem scale is the most utilized measure of global selfesteem. There is an alternative scale in the survey library as well, namely the state self esteem scale.
The importance of selfesteem in the prediction of other selfattitudes and behavior in conjunction. The original sample for which the scale was developed consisted of 5,024 high school juniors. Jan 01, 20 the rosenberg self esteem scale is the most utilized measure of global self esteem. A bifactor approach to modelling the rosenberg self esteem. Further support for multidimensionality within the rosenberg self esteem scale chris g. Simultaneous administration of the rosenberg selfesteem scale in 53 nations. The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses was adapted to the estonian language.
Rosenberg selfesteem scale irt item parameter estimates, scores and standard errors with custom weighted zscores and percentile ranks the nlsy79 and nlsy79 child and young adult datasets now include rosenberg selfesteem scale variables in select years that represent item response theory irt parameter estimates and irt scores and their. Through correlation analysis, item analysis, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, we study two different ways in dealing with the item 8 of rosenberg self esteem scale rosenberg, 1965, namely the score is counted according to the positive item method and deleting the item 8, explore. One common explicit self report measure of self esteem is the rosenberg self esteem scale figure 3. By all relevant psychometric properties the developed estonian version of the rosenberg selfesteem scale erses was identical to the original construct measuring a persons overall evaluation of his or her worthiness as a human being. Rosenberg selfesteem scale irt item parameter estimates. By all relevant psychometric properties the developed estonian version of the rosenberg selfesteem scale erses was identical to the original construct measuring a persons. An item response theory analysis of the rosenberg selfesteem. Backgroundthe purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the rosenberg selfesteem scale for individuals with intellectual disabilities id using the rasch model and to determine whether the scale is valid and reliable for use with this population. Rosenberg self esteem scale socy l sociology department. A unidimensional model for graded item responses was fit to the data. Introduction the rosenberg selfesteem scale rses is the most commonly used measure of selfesteem in psychology research blascovich and tomaka 1991. The importance of selfesteem in the prediction of other selfattitudes and behavior in conjunction with the ease of administration and scoring of. It is hypothesised that global self esteem items are subject to extreme responding to a greater extent than basic self esteem items. It consists of 10 statements related to overall feelings of self worth or self acceptance.
Rosenberg self esteem scale socy l sociology department l. The ses has also been administered as an interview. The rosenberg self esteem scale rses has demonstrated a bifactorial structure typically proposed to result from these method effects. Correlates of the rosenberg selfesteem scale method effects.
The rosenberg selfesteem scale is perhaps the most widelyused selfesteem measure in social science research. Correlates of the rosenberg selfesteem scale method. Rosenberg, 1965 is the most widely used measure of selfesteem for research purposes but it is not a. Rosenberg selfesteem scale rosenberg, 1965 the scale is a ten item likert scale with items answered on a four point scale from strongly agrees to strongly disagree. An item response theory analysis of rosenbergs self esteem scale. Further support for multidimensionality within the. Through correlation analysis, item analysis, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, we study two different ways in dealing with the item 8 of rosenberg self esteem scale rosenberg, 1965, namely the score is counted according to the positive item method and deleting the item 8. The rosenberg selfesteem scale is a 10item selfreport measure of global selfesteem. A bifactor approach to modeling the rosenberg self esteem scale. If peoples responses to the different items are not correlated with each other, then it would no longer make sense to claim that they are all measuring the same underlying construct. The scale is a 10 item likert scale with items answered on a four point scale from. Rosenberg selfesteem scale rses the rosenberg self esteem scale rosenberg, 1965 is 10item measure of global selfworth that measures both positive and negative feelings about the self, using a 4point likert scale 0 strongly disagree, 3 strongly agree. Although psychometric studies have generally supported the unidimensionality of this 10 item scale, more recently, a stable, response bias has been associated with the wording of the items marsh, scalas. Higher scores on the scale indicate higher self esteem.
The scale is perhaps the most famous and widely used measure of self esteem. The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses demonstrates sound psychometric properties but has not been analyzed by item response theory irt. Deal with the item 8 of rosenberg self esteem scale1965. If you strongly agree with the statement, circle sa. Morris rosenbergs 1965 selfesteem scale rses is perhaps the most widely used instrument for the assessment of trait selfesteem, defined as relatively stable feelings of overall selfworth. It was designed to represent a continuum of self worth, with statements that are endorsed by individuals with low. Below is a list of statements concerning your general feelings about yourself. The most frequently used method of irt is the rasch model, which evaluates the appropriateness of the items suitability and item difficulty.
Rosenberg, 1989 is the most widely used measure of selfesteem and was developed based upon rosenbergs theory of a unidimensional structure of selfesteem. An alternate scoring system for the rosenberg self. Simultaneous administration of the rosenberg selfesteem. Self esteem can be measured using both explicit and implicit measures, and both approaches find that most people tend to view themselves positively. On the rosenberg selfesteem scale, people who agree that they are a person of worth should tend to agree that that they have a number of good qualities. The rosenberg selfesteem scale, a widely used selfreport instrument for evaluating individual selfesteem, was investigated using item response theory. They then conducted item response theory irt analysis and. Global selfesteem is defined as the individuals positive or negative attitude toward the self as a totality rosenberg et al 141. Evaluation of the factor structure of the rosenberg self. The rses is a tenitem selfadministered instrument intended to. Morris rosenberg and is a selfesteem model and test used in social science research. Rosenberg self esteem scale rosenberg, 1965 the scale is a ten item likert scale with items answered on a four point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Patterns of extreme responses to items in selfesteem scales. Rosenberg selfesteem scale rse below is a list of statements dealing with your general feelings about yourself.
Morris rosenberg and is a self esteem model and test used in social science research. Morris rosenberg s 1965 selfesteem scale rses is perhaps the most widely used instrument for the assessment of trait selfesteem, defined as relatively stable feelings of overall selfworth. A language and environment for statistical computing. Such studies supported a model in which the five positively worded items load onto one. The tenitem rosenberg selfesteem scale measures global selfesteem and remains the mostwidely used of all selfesteem measures. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The rosenberg self esteem scale rses was developed by sociologist dr. Norms and construct validity of the rosenberg selfesteem. The rosenberg self esteem scale rses is a widely used measure for assessing self esteem, but its factor structure is debated. This analysis covers concerns about the degree to which the rse items represent a particular content universe, the rses applicability, factor analytic methods used, and the rses reliability and validity. The rosenberg self esteem scale is a 10 item self report measure of global self esteem. The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses is a widely used measure for assessing selfesteem, but its factor structure is debated. If you are worried that your self esteem may reflect poor mental health please consult your doctor. One of the most wellknown of these tools is the rosenberg selfesteem developed by dr morris rosenberg, professor of sociology at the university of maryland from 1975 until his death in 1992.
Also, the instrument is a vital part of selfesteem measure in social science research and is mainly used adolescents. We conducted four studies to investigate a the goodness of fit of a bifactor model positing a general self esteem factor gse. The rosenberg selfesteem scale dimensionality capable of making friends, pursuing romantic relationships, being socially assertive, or performing in public situations. The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses, developed by the sociologist morris rosenberg, is a selfesteem measure widely used in socialscience research. A bifactor approach to modelling the rosenberg self esteem scale. It is hypothesised that global selfesteem items are subject to extreme responding to a greater extent than basic selfesteem items. It consists of 10 statements related to overall feelings of selfworth or selfacceptance. The rosenberg self esteem scale is perhaps the most widelyused self esteem measure in social science research. Psychologists and sociologists are common users for this instrument. Researchers want higher scores on the scale to reflect higher global selfesteem. This study evaluated the factor structure of the rosenberg selfesteem scale rses with a diverse sample of 1,248 european american, latino, armenian, and iranian adolescents.
Rosenberg self esteem scale irt item parameter estimates, scores and standard errors with custom weighted zscores and percentile ranks the nlsy79 and nlsy79 child and young adult datasets now include rosenberg self esteem scale variables in select years that represent item response theory irt parameter estimates and irt scores and their. Patterns of extreme responses to items in selfesteem. The scale is a 10item likert scale with items answered on a four point scalefrom strongly agree to strongly disagree. Personality and social psychology bulletin, 23, 443451. Since its introduction, the rosenberg general self esteem scale rgse, rosenberg, 1965 has been one of the most widely used measures of global self esteem. Exploring the universal and culturespecific features of global selfesteem david p. Recently in north america, the selfesteem of children of immigrants and of adolescents from other cultures has been measured and compared with americanborn adolescents using a scale developed. A bifactor approach to modeling the rosenberg self esteem scale article pdf available in personality and individual differences 66. They then revised the item 8, and made a newrevised version r which is studied and published in this paper wongpakaran t, wongpakaran n.
It was designed to represent a continuum of selfworth, with statements that are endorsed by individuals with low. Adolescents completed the 10item rses during school as part of a larger study on parental influences and academic outcomes. Satorra and bentler 1994 scaled test statistic to correct the normal theory. The rosenberg selfesteem inventory rse is a 10item scale purporting to measure selfesteem using selfacceptance and selfworth statements. Rosenberg was a professor of sociology at the university of maryland from 1975 until his death in 1992. The scale is an attempt to achieve a onedimensional measure of global selfesteem. Rosenberg selfesteem scale irt item parameter estimates, scores and standard errors with custom weighted zscores and percentile ranks parameter estimates and created variables rse item parameter estimates. Validity this scale is the most widely used measure of self esteem for research purposes but it is not a diagnostic aid for any for any psychological issues of states. The rosenberg selfesteem scale there are a number of different assessment tools you can use to help assess your selfesteem. Further support for multidimensionality within the rosenberg.
The rosenberg selfesteem scale is a ten item selfreport measure of global selfesteem developed by dr. Investigators of personality assessment are becoming aware that using positively and negatively worded items in questionnaires to prevent acquiescence may negatively impact construct validity. Rosenberg s 1965 society and the adolescent self image opened a new door to psychologists and sociologists and helped bridge a disciplinary gap with his self esteem theory and his rosenberg self esteem scale see sidebar below. We used the rasch model to determine the itemlevel psycho. Res exists in several languages english, french, and norwegian. The rses is the most popular measure of global selfesteem and is the standard with which developers of other measures seek validation. Our goals were to compare 10 alternative models for rses. Methodsrasch analysis was carried out on data from 223 respondents to the 8th panel survey on employment for the disabled. Rosenberg selfesteem scale rosenberg, 1965 the scale is a ten item likert scale with items answered on a four point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Rosenberg selfesteem scale irt item parameter estimates, scores and.
This is an free online version of the rosenberg self esteem scale. This 12item scale contains items such as there are a lot of bad feelings in our family and in times of crisis we can turn to each other for support. The scale is an attempt to achieve a onedimensional measure of global self esteem. Traditional methods indicate that the scale is highly reliable in its english and chinese language versions. The rosenberg selfesteem scale as a measure of selfesteem for. A comparison of reliability and construct validity between the original and the revised version of the rosenberg self esteem scale. The rosenberg self esteem scale there are a number of different assessment tools you can use to help assess your self esteem. An item response theory analysis of the rosenberg selfesteem scale. The rosenberg self esteem scale rosenberg, 1965 is 10 item measure of global self worth that measures both positive and negative feelings about the self, using a 4point likert scale 0 strongly disagree, 3 strongly agree. The rosenberg selfesteem scale is a 10 item selfreport measure of global selfesteem. The items are answered on a fourpoint scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.
The rosenberg self esteem inventory rse is a 10 item scale purporting to measure self esteem using self acceptance and self worth statements. Recently in north america, the self esteem of children of immigrants and of adolescents from other cultures has been measured and compared with americanborn adolescents using a scale developed. An item response theory analysis of the rosenberg self esteem scale. The rses is the most popular measure of global self esteem and is the standard with which developers of other measures seek validation. One of the most wellknown of these tools is the rosenberg self esteem developed by dr morris rosenberg, professor of sociology at the university of maryland from 1975 until his death in 1992.
We conducted four studies to investigate a the goodness of fit of a bifactor model positing a general selfesteem factor gse. The rosenberg self esteem scale, a widely used self reportinstrument for evaluating individual self esteem, was investigatedusing item response theory. Further support for multidimensionality within the rosenberg selfesteem scale chris g. The rasch analysis of rosenberg selfesteem scale in. Deal with the item 8 of rosenberg self esteem scale 1965. Rosenberg self esteem scale irt item parameter estimates, scores and standard errors with custom weighted zscores and percentile ranks parameter estimates and created variables rse item parameter estimates. An item response theory analysis of rosenbergs self.
The rasch analysis of rosenberg selfesteem scale in individuals. Pdf the structure of the rosenberg selfesteem scale. Rosenberg selfesteem scale in its brevity 10 items, and its easytounderstand format is, in american research, the instrument of choice for. I consider myself able to collaborate in any situation, at school, work, or on any project, even when people are not familiar to me is a sample item of the sses. A comparison of reliability and construct validity between the original and the revised version of the rosenberg self. Although psychometric studies have generally supported the unidimensionality of this 10item scale, more recently, a stable, responsebias has been associated with the wording of the items marsh, scalas. Rosenberg s self esteem theory relies on two factors. It uses a scale of 030 where a score less than 15 may indicate a problematic low self esteem. The rosenberg selfesteem scale rses has demonstrated a bifactorial structure typically proposed to result from these method effects. This 10 item scale assesses an individuals feelings of self worth when the individual compares himself or herself to other people. The aim of this study was to translate into spanish and to validate the rosenberg selfesteem scale rses, completed by 420 university students. A 10item scale that measures global selfworth by measuring both positive and negative. Rosenbergs self esteem scale is a ten item scale that asks individuals to rate themselves using four categories strongly agree to strongly disagree on statements regarding their sense of self worth or confidence. In social psychology, self esteem is a term which refers to an individuals perception of his or her own worth.
The 10 items that comprise the scale were hypothesised to capture a single latent factor. Factor analysis identified a single common factor, contrary to some previous studies that extracted separate selfconfidence and selfdepreciation factors. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement. Deal with the item 8 of rosenberg self esteem scale1965 and. Outcome measure rosenberg selfesteem scale rses sensitivity to change no population adult and paediatrics domain measures of self type of measure selfreport icfcodes b1 description the rosenberg self esteem scale rses.
This 10item scale assesses an individuals feelings of selfworth when the individual compares himself or herself to other people. Rosenberg selfesteem scale ses statistics solutions. Traditional scale purification methods and an item response theory irt approach testgraf are applied to a 5 item unidimensional composite, the abridged rosenberg selfesteem scale. The aim of this study was to translate into spanish and to validate the rosenberg self esteem scale rses, completed by 420 university students. Oct 18, 2014 traditional scale purification methods and an item response theory irt approach testgraf are applied to a 5 item unidimensional composite, the abridged rosenberg self esteem scale.
In the 1960s, rosenberg developed a 10 item scale to measure it rosenberg, 1965. The rosenberg selfesteem scale is a tool for assessing global selfesteem. An item response theory analysis of the rosenberg self. The rses is designed similar to the socialsurvey questionnaires. The rosenberg selfesteem scale, a widely used selfreportinstrument for evaluating individual selfesteem, was investigatedusing item response theory.
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