Analysis

The Hare Area-Specific Self-Esteem Scale evaluates an individual’s self-esteem across various specific areas of their life. Instead of providing a general measurement of self-esteem, it focuses on domains of personal life where differences in the sense of worth and self-esteem may exist.

Purpose

The main goal of the scale is to measure an individual’s self-esteem and to understand how self-esteem may vary depending on different areas of life.

Scoring

The measurement of self-esteem includes questions or statements that participants rate on a Likert scale, from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 or 7 (strongly agree). The questions focus on professional, social, academic, and family life.

References

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