How High Is Your Self-Esteem?
Take the classic Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale used by psychologists worldwide. Answer 10 questions to discover your level of self-worth. Takes just 2 minutes!
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About This Test
What It Measures
This test uses the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, developed by sociologist Morris Rosenberg in 1965 and one of the most widely used measures in psychological research. It evaluates global self-esteem—your overall sense of personal worth and self-respect. The scale measures both positive self-regard (feeling you have good qualities, are capable, deserve pride) and absence of negative self-deprecation (not feeling like a failure, having self-respect, satisfaction with yourself). With over 50 years of validation research, the scale has demonstrated strong reliability across cultures, age groups, and populations.
How It Works
You'll respond to 10 statements about your self-perception, worth relative to others, respect for yourself, and overall life satisfaction. Your responses create a profile ranging from very low self-esteem (persistent self-criticism, feelings of inadequacy, struggle to recognize positive qualities) to very high (strong self-respect, recognition of worth, stable positive self-regard). The assessment captures not temporary fluctuations in confidence but your baseline relationship with yourself. Scores map to patterns consistently associated with mental health outcomes, relationship quality, and resilience.
When to Use This Test
Take this test if you struggle to accept compliments or recognize your positive qualities, if you frequently compare yourself unfavorably to others, if you're wondering whether your self-perception is unusually negative or positive, or if you want a baseline measure before working on self-esteem. This is a research-validated self-assessment tool, not a clinical diagnosis—very low scores often benefit from professional support like cognitive-behavioral therapy, which has strong evidence for improving self-esteem through challenging distorted self-perceptions.