Self-Esteem Screening Assessment

The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was developed by sociologist Dr. Morris Rosenberg in 1965 and it has been in use for many years since. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a widely used screening tool that evaluates individual self-esteem.

SCREENING ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER: This is a self-assessment tool; a self-report instrument intended for consciousness-raising and personal insights only. This is not a test in the technical sense and it is by no means a tool for diagnosing any type of health or mental health condition, nor a substitute for professional clinical help. Instead, please use this self-assessment tool to help you determine if you may benefit from seeing a mental health professional for diagnosis or support. This tool is best used in conjunction with the active participation of a mental health professional, e.g., Psychologist. If you suspect that you do need help, please consult with a mental health professional as soon as possible, regardless of your score on this test. Users should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions they have regarding their health.

In addition, this screening tool is not appropriate for, and should not be completed by persons under 18 years of age.

Integrated Health Specialists does not provide emergency crisis counselling. If you or someone else you know requires crisis counselling, please call Lifeline immediately on 13 11 14. Lifeline have a 24 hour telephone crisis support service.

Please check this box to agree to the following statement before commencing your screening assessment:

I have read and fully understand that my assessment result does not represent a professional diagnosis and that this screening tool is for educational/personal awareness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.

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Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale

For each item below, please check on the column which best describes how much you agree or disagree with each statement provided, and click SHOW RESULTS when you have finished.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.
I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.
I am able to do things as well as most other people.
I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
I take a positive attitude toward myself.
On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
I wish I could have more respect for myself.
I certainly feel useless at times.
At times I think I am no good at all.

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Your Results

Your Self-Esteem score is out of a possible 30.

Screening test scoring ranges are as follows for your information:

Self-Esteem scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem.
Scores between 15 and 25 are within normal range and do not suggest low self-esteem.

(Source: Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press).Accurate diagnosis and treatment of any mental health condition should only be performed by a qualified mental health professional. This self-esteem screening tool is intended for informational purposes only and may give you a better idea of your levels of self-esteem. It is not designed to provide a diagnosis or treatment.