Self-Esteem Test: the Rosenberg Scale, 10 questions on self-worth
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) is a 10-questionnaire test designed to measure global self-worth by assessing both positive and negative feelings about the self.
It evaluates how positively or negatively you view yourself, with higher scores reflecting stronger, healthier self-esteem.
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What does the Self-Esteem Test Assessment cover?
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale covers 10 statements about self-worth, good qualities, respect for yourself and feelings of failure, rated by how strongly you agree, producing a score that reflects how positively or negatively you view yourself overall.
Who is this Self-Esteem Test Assessment for?
Helpful if you:
😔 Feel not good enough much of the time
🤔 Want a clearer picture of how you see yourself
📝 Have been asked by your therapist to complete this
For therapists:
Assign the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale as a baseline at the start of self-esteem work and repeat it to track change. Results are stored securely and available to review before your next session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale?
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a 10-question measure of global self-worth, first published in 1965 and still the most widely used self-esteem measure in psychology. You rate how strongly you agree with statements about your worth, qualities and sense of failure, giving a score from 0 to 30.
What does my score mean?
Scores of 15 to 25 are in the typical range. Below 15 suggests low self-esteem, and above 25 suggests high self-esteem. It is a snapshot of how you see yourself right now rather than a fixed trait, and scores often shift as circumstances and thinking patterns change.
Is low self-esteem a mental health condition?
Low self-esteem is not a diagnosis in itself, but it is closely linked to depression, anxiety and social anxiety, and it often keeps those difficulties going. It responds well to CBT and compassion-focused approaches. Offload's What Is Self-Esteem and Treating Low Self-Esteem courses are a good next step.
Can professionals assign this test to their clients?
Yes. Therapists on Offload can assign the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale as a baseline at the start of self-esteem work and repeat it to track change. Results are stored securely and available to review before the next session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
