Analysis

The Hare Self-Esteem Scale is designed to assess individuals’ self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the evaluation one makes of oneself, as well as the sense of worth and competence a person has.

Purpose

The main purpose of the Hare Self-Esteem Scale is to measure the overall sense of self-worth an individual has, to identify areas where self-esteem may be low, and to understand the underlying causes behind it.

Calibration

The scale includes questions or statements that participants rate on a Likert scale, e.g., from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 or 7 (strongly agree). The questions focus on general self-evaluation, sense of competence, and comparison with others.

References

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