Analysis

The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI) is a psychometric tool designed to assess individuals’ level of self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the sense of worth and self-acceptance that a person has about themselves. The CSEI is widely used in research and clinical assessments to measure self-esteem in children, adolescents, and adults.

Purpose

The main purpose of the CSEI is to provide a reliable and valid measurement of individuals’ self-esteem levels. The data collected can be used to understand the factors that influence self-esteem and to develop interventions aimed at improving psychological well-being and self-image.

Scoring

The CSEI includes statements rated by participants in the form of dichotomous choices (“True” or “False” for the short form, and “Always,” “Often,” “Sometimes,” or “Never” for the full form). The statements mainly cover social, academic or professional, and family self-esteem.

References

Coopersmith, S. (1967). The Antecedents of Self-Esteem. W. H. Freeman.
Hills, P., Francis, L. J., & Jennings, P. (2011). The school short-form Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory: Revised and improved. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 26(1), 62–71.
Robinson, J. P., Shaver, P. R., & Wrightsman, L. S. (1991). Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes. Academic Press.
Fleming, J. S., & Courtney, B. E. (1984). The dimensionality of self-esteem: II. Hierarchical facet model for revised measurement scales. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 46(2), 404–421.
Stanley, P., & Murphy, M. (1997). The Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory: A review. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 57(6), 1004–1014.