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Measuring Self-Esteem with Expanded Format in a Fraction of Time: ESE-S and ESE-US
Chester Chun Seng Kam1, Emily Hongzhen Cheng1, Tianxue Cui1
1Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, China.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|October 2, 2023
Summary
This study introduces concise Expanded format scales as a valid alternative to traditional Likert scales for measuring Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). These new scales offer improved psychometric properties for research.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Psychological Measurement
- Scale Development
Background:
- Likert scales, widely used in research, suffer from issues like distorted dimensionality.
- The Expanded format, proposed by Zhang and Savalei, replaces Likert response options with complete statements.
- The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) is a common but potentially problematic measure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop concise and valid Expanded format scales for the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES).
- To address the limitations of traditional Likert scales in capturing nuanced responses.
- To provide practical alternatives for self-esteem measurement in research.
Main Methods:
- Construction of short (four-item) and ultra-short (two-item) Expanded format scales for the RSES.
- Examination of the psychometric properties of the new scales across four studies.
- Validation of the scales based on dimensionality, reliability, and construct validity.
Main Results:
- Both the four-item and two-item Expanded format RSES scales demonstrated good psychometric properties.
- The new scales exhibited favorable dimensionality, reliability, and validity.
- Results indicate the scales are effective and practical for research applications.
Conclusions:
- Concise Expanded format scales offer a viable and psychometrically sound alternative to the traditional RSES.
- These scales can enhance the quality of self-esteem measurement in research.
- The developed scales are recommended for future research requiring efficient and valid self-esteem assessment.
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