Analysis

The Self-Esteem Scale of the Rochester Youth Development Study is a tool designed to assess the self-esteem of young people. This scale is part of a broader study that examines youth development and the influence of various factors on their personal growth.

Objective

The main objective of the scale is to measure young people’s general sense of self-worth with accuracy and reliability. Collecting this data helps in understanding the impact of self-esteem on the overall well-being and development of youth.

Calibration

The scale usually includes statements or questions related to self-esteem, which are rated by participants on a Likert scale, often ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

References

Kraus, L., & Rogge, R. D. (2008). The Rochester Youth Development Study: Design and Methodology. In W. A. Collins & L. A. Laursen (Eds.), Relationships and Development: Ecological and Developmental Perspectives. Cambridge University Press.
Gibson, L. E. (2002). Adolescents’ self-esteem and its association with various psychosocial factors. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(2), 122-131.
Juvonen, J., & Graham, S. (2014). Peer Relations and Self-Esteem in Adolescence. Oxford University Press.
Harter, S. (1999). The development of self-representations and self-esteem. In N. Eisenberg (Ed.), Handbook of Child Psychology: Vol. 3. Social, Emotional, and Personality Development (pp. 549-598). Wiley.
Rosenberg, M. (1989). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image (Revised Edition). Princeton University Press.