Analysis

The Single-Item Self-Esteem Scale (SISE) was designed to measure an individual’s self-esteem using only one question. The scale is simple and quick to use, yet it still provides an assessment of self-esteem, which is an important psychological trait associated with well-being and personal satisfaction.

Purpose

The main purpose of the Single-Item Self-Esteem Scale is to provide a quick and easy measure of self-esteem that can be used in large-scale research studies or clinical practice.

Scoring

The scale includes only one question that assesses an individual’s self-esteem. The response is rated on a Likert scale, and the final score provides an estimate of the participant’s self-esteem.
Question: “In general, I feel good about myself.”
1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly Agree

References

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image. Princeton University Press.
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Heatherton, T. F., & Polivy, J. (1991). Development and validation of a scale for measuring state self-esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60(6), 895–910.
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