Unconditional Self-Regard Scale [USRS-20]

Unconditional Self-Regard Scale [USRS-20]

Description

The Unconditional Self-Regard Scale (USRS-20) is a psychometric instrument designed to assess the extent to which individuals maintain a stable and positive regard for themselves, regardless of success, failure, or the evaluation of others. The concept is closely related to the person-centered approach associated with Carl Rogers.

Structure and Scoring

The scale consists of 20 items and is typically completed using a Likert-type response format. Higher scores generally indicate a stronger level of unconditional self-regard and self-acceptance.

Purpose and Use

The USRS-20 can be used to investigate self-esteem, self-acceptance, psychological adjustment, and emotional well-being. It may also be useful in research examining how unconditional self-regard relates to broader indicators of mental health and personal functioning.

References

Betz, N. E., Wohlgemuth, E., Serling, D., Harshbarger, J., & Klein, K. (1995). Evaluation of a measure of self-esteem based on the concept of unconditional self-regard.

Patterson, T. G., & Joseph, S. (2006). Development of a self-report measure of unconditional positive self-regard. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 79(4), 557–570.