Robson Self-Concept Questionnaire [RSCQ-30]

Description

The Robson Self-Concept Questionnaire [RSCQ-30] is a 30-item self-report instrument developed by Robson (1989) to assess self-esteem and an individual’s overall perception of the self.

Purpose

The RSCQ-30 examines aspects such as:

  • personal self-worth,
  • self-confidence,
  • perceived competence,
  • self-acceptance,
  • overall self-concept.

Scoring

The questionnaire consists of 30 statements rated on a scale ranging from 0 = “Strongly Disagree” to 7 = “Strongly Agree.” It includes both positively and negatively worded items, with reverse scoring applied where appropriate.

Higher total scores generally indicate a more positive self-concept and higher self-esteem.

Applications

The RSCQ-30 can be used in psychological, clinical, and social research to investigate self-esteem, self-concept, psychological adjustment, and mental health.

References

Robson, P. (1989). Development of a new self-report questionnaire to measure self esteem. Psychological Medicine, 19(2), 513–518.

Ghaderi, A. (2005). Psychometric properties of the Self-Concept Questionnaire. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 21(2), 139–146.