Self-Esteem

Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

A 10-item self-report measure of global self-esteem.

10questions
~4minutes
100%confidential

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About Self-Esteem

The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) was developed by Morris Rosenberg in 1965. It is a 10-item self-report measure of global self-esteem. Self-esteem is a positive or negative attitude towards the self. High self-esteem means that a person respects themselves and considers themselves worthy; they do not necessarily consider themselves better than others, but they definitely do not consider themselves worse. They do not feel that they are the ultimate in perfection but, on the contrary, recognize their limitations and expect to grow and improve. Low self-esteem, on the other hand, implies self-rejection, self-dissatisfaction and self-contempt. The person lacks respect for the self they observe; the self-picture is disagreeable, and they wish it were otherwise.

When should you consider this assessment?

If several of these experiences have been present for two weeks or more and are affecting your daily life — work, sleep, relationships — a screening assessment is a good first step to understand what you are going through.

How the assessment works

About 4 minutes. Each one asks how often you have experienced something recently. You can go back and change any answer before you submit, and you will see every answer on a review screen first.

What happens after?

You will get a patient-friendly report: a severity band, a breakdown of which areas weigh heaviest, key observations from your answers, and clear next steps. If it would help to talk to someone, we will suggest therapists who work with self-esteem.

About this instrument

DomainsSelf-Esteem
AdministrationSelf-administered
Assessment typePositive psychology
ModeQuestionnaire
Eligibility13 years and above
Estimated timeLess than 5 minutes

How it works

Three steps, about 4 minutes, and nothing you cannot undo.

Verify your number
A quick one-time code, so your report has somewhere safe to live.
Answer 10 questions
One at a time, at your own pace. You can stop and come back.
Get your report
A clear result, what it means, and what you can do next.

Frequently asked questions

No. It is a screening tool to help you and a clinician understand your experiences — only a licensed professional can make a diagnosis.
Yes. Your responses are confidential and visible only to you and any clinician you choose to consult.
Most people finish in about 4 minutes. Your answers are kept as you go, so you can leave and come back.
Please reach out immediately — our 24×7 helpline and trained professionals are here for you. You do not need to finish the assessment first.

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Understanding is the first step. Your report is private and instant.

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Attribution & references

Attribution
Rosenberg, Morris. 1989. Society and the Adolescent Self-Image. Revised edition. Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press.
License
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is in the public domain. This permission extends to making translations or adaptations as you see fit, consistent with traditional scholarly attribution practices.
References
  • Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.