Brief Description

The scale consists of 10 statements that reflect general feelings and attitudes about the self. Respondents are asked to indicate the degree to which they agree or disagree with each statement using a four-point scale.

Purpose

The scale was designed to measure self-esteem specifically in the workplace context.

Scoring Method

Participants respond using a four-point scale, with each answer assigned a specific numerical value. The higher the total score (maximum of 40), the higher the level of self-esteem is considered to be.

Validity

The validity of the scale is supported by its use in various research and occupational settings. It aligns conceptually with recognized dimensions of self-esteem described in the relevant literature.

Reliability

The internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) for the Greek version of the scale is 0.84, indicating satisfactory internal reliability.

Data Analysis and Use

The scale was administered to a sample of 53 employees from different departments of “Papageorgiou” Hospital in Thessaloniki. The mean score was 32.5 with a standard deviation of 4.1, indicating a relatively high level of self-esteem in the sample. The scale is suitable for assessing personal attitudes within the workplace for research, evaluation, or professional counseling purposes.

References

Furnham, A. (1992). Self-esteem at work. In Personality at work. New York: Routledge.
Marmaras, G., & Papastefanou, Y. (2003). Resistance to Organizational Change: A Case Study. Master’s thesis, Department of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.