Self
Self-esteem
10 questions · 3 min
This is one of the most widely used questionnaires about self-esteem, meaning how you feel about your own worth overall. It asks about your general attitude towards yourself, not about any particular skill or area of life.
There’s no pass or fail. The result is most useful when you compare it with your own earlier results over time.
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What it shows
How you feel about yourself overall, right now.
What it doesn’t
A diagnosis, or a measure of your abilities.
Who it’s for
This is for you if you’ve been wondering how you really see yourself, perhaps after a setback, a big change, or a stretch of being harder on yourself than usual. It looks at your overall sense of worth rather than any one skill, so it suits anyone.
It can also be a gentle way to notice change, for example while you’re working on being kinder to yourself or getting support.
Questions people ask
What does the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale measure?
It measures your overall sense of your own worth, right now. Half the statements are positive and half are negative, which gives a more balanced picture than asking only one way.
How long does it take?
There are 10 short statements, and most people finish in about 3 minutes.
How is the Rosenberg scale scored?
Each statement scores from 0 to 3. The five negatively worded ones are counted the other way round, then all ten are added up to a total from 0 to 30. A higher score means a more positive, accepting view of yourself.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. It isn’t a diagnosis, and it doesn’t measure your abilities. It reflects how you feel about yourself at the moment, which can shift with what’s going on in your life.
How often can I retake it?
Once a month or so is a good rhythm. Self-esteem can change with what’s happening around you, so comparing your results over time often tells you more than one score.
What if my score is low?
A low score suggests you’ve been hard on yourself lately, and that can change. If it’s been weighing on you for a while, or comes with low mood, talking to someone you trust or to a doctor can help.
Where it comes from
Developed by sociologist Morris Rosenberg in 1965 and still used all over the world today.
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
On iPhone or iPad?
Sprout is an app there too, and this link opens the test straight away if you have it.
Coming soon to the App Store