Test your self-esteem

To what extent do the statements apply to you?

Question 1:
All in all, I am satisfied with myself.

• Does not apply at all Points 0
• Tends not to apply 1
• Rather true 2
• Fully applicable 3

Question 2:
Every now and then I think that I'm no good at all.

• Does not apply at all Points 3
• Rather not applicable 2
• Rather true 1
• Fully applicable 0

Question 3:
I have a number of good qualities.

• Does not apply at all Points 0
• Tends not to apply 1
• Rather true 2
• Fully applicable 3

Question 4:
I can do a lot of things just as well as most other people.

• Does not apply at all Points 0
• Tends not to apply 1
• Rather true 2
• Fully applicable 3

Question 5:
I'm afraid there's not much I can be proud of.

• Does not apply at all Points 3
• Rather not applicable 2
• Rather true 1
• Fully applicable 0

Question 6:
I feel really useless from time to time.

• Does not apply at all Points 3
• Rather not applicable 2
• Rather true 1
• Fully applicable 0

Question 7:
I consider myself to be a valuable person, at least I am no less valuable than anyone else.

• Does not apply at all Points 0
• Tends not to apply 1
• Rather true 2
• Fully applicable 3

Question 8:
I wish I could have more respect for myself.

• Does not apply at all Points 3
• Rather not applicable 2
• Rather true 1
• Fully applicable 0

Question 9:
All in all, I tend to think I'm a failure.

• Does not apply at all Points 3
• Rather not applicable 2
• Rather true 1
• Fully applicable 0

Question 10:
I have found a positive attitude towards myself.

• Does not apply at all Points 0
• Tends not to apply 1
• Rather true 2
• Fully applicable 3

Today, the test is widely used in scientific research to provide an objective basis for the self-esteem of study participants. However, it is by no means a diagnostic tool that can be used as part of a psychological or psychotherapeutic examination. Rather, the test provides a rough indication of how your self-esteem is doing.

Evaluation:

Add up all the points. The total number of points can be between 0 and 30. The higher the total number of points, the more likely you are to have high self-esteem.

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