Analysis

The Modified Rosenberg Self-Esteem Questionnaire is a variation of the original self-esteem questionnaire developed by Morris Rosenberg in 1965. The original Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) is one of the most widely used tools for assessing self-esteem, aiming to measure it through questions related to a person’s overall sense of worth and satisfaction with themselves.
The modified version of the questionnaire may include changes or additions to the items in order to better reflect the needs of specific populations or to improve diagnostic accuracy. Such changes may involve rewording questions, adding new questions, or modifying the rating scale.

Objective

The goal of the modified questionnaire is to measure an individual’s self-esteem, identifying areas where self-esteem may be low and where interventions might be needed. It is also designed to be adapted so that it better reflects current theories and research in psychology, or to suit specific population samples (e.g., adolescents, adults, etc.).

Calibration

Calibration involves responding to self-esteem–related items on a Likert scale (from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree).

References

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image. Princeton University Press.
Rosenberg, M. (1989). “Self-Esteem and Emotional Well-Being.” Sociological Focus, 22(1), 77–96.
Blascovich, J., & Tomaka, J. (1991). “Measures of Self-Esteem.” In Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes, Volume 1, 115–160.
Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). “The Multidimensionality of Self-Esteem and the Measurement of Self-Esteem.” In The Self and Social Identity, 185–203.
Tafarodi, R. W., & Swann, W. B. (1996). “Self-Enhancement and Self-Consistency as Distinct Self-Processes.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 71(1), 5–17.