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Two objective measures of self-esteem.

M Lorr1, R A Wunderlich

  • 1Center for the Study of Youth Development, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20644, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|April 1, 1986
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This study developed two self-esteem scales for high school boys, measuring competence and social approval. The scales demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity, offering a nuanced view of adolescent self-perception.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Development
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Self-esteem is crucial for adolescent well-being.
  • Existing measures may not capture multifaceted aspects of self-esteem.
  • Need for reliable and valid instruments to assess self-esteem in adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and validate two scales assessing self-esteem.
  • To measure feelings of competence and efficacy.
  • To assess perceived positive appraisal from significant others.

Main Methods:

  • Development of paired-choice self-esteem scales.
  • Inclusion of a social assertiveness buffer scale.
  • Principal component analyses and Varimax rotations on three high school boy samples.

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Main Results:

  • Factors of Confidence, Popularity (Social Approval), and Social Assertiveness emerged.
  • Revised 11-item self-esteem scales demonstrated acceptable reliability.
  • Concurrent validity was supported by correlations with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scales provide a reliable and valid measure of self-esteem in adolescent males.
  • The scales differentiate between competence-based and social approval-based self-esteem.
  • Findings contribute to a better understanding of adolescent self-perception and social dynamics.