Analysis

The Index of Self-Esteem (ISE) is a tool designed to assess an individual’s level of self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the value a person assigns to themselves, and this index helps quantify and understand the beliefs and feelings related to the self.

Purpose

The main purpose of the index is to measure a person’s self-esteem, that is, the individual’s general perception of their worth and ability, and to understand the feelings and thoughts associated with self-esteem, as well as their effects on the individual’s psychology and behavior.

Scoring

The index includes statements that participants rate on a Likert scale. The total score is calculated by summing or averaging the scores of the individual statements. Higher scores indicate higher self-esteem.

References

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