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Self esteem is a broad appraisal of personal worth and capability. The Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale presents ten short statements that capture a quick snapshot of how you view yourself today.

You read each statement and choose how much you agree or disagree, then review a single total and two helpful subscores. People use it to check progress and to ground conversations about confidence and self respect.

A typical run takes a couple of minutes and works best when you answer based on how you feel right now. For example, a total around the middle with balanced subscores suggests steady confidence with room to grow.

Answer consistently across runs so comparisons make sense over time. Your responses stay on this device and are never sent anywhere.

This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice.

Technical Details:

The Rosenberg Self‑Esteem Scale (RSES) measures global self worth from responses to ten statements. Each response is recorded as an integer from 0 to 3 representing a continuum from strongly disagree to strongly agree at one point in time.

Item scores are recoded where needed and summed into a total score that ranges from 0 to 30. Two subscores summarize complementary facets: affirmation from positively worded items and self acceptance from negatively worded items after recoding.

Results are described in three bands used by this implementation. Low covers lower totals, normal covers midrange totals, and high covers upper totals. Values near band edges should be read with care and compared with subscores.

Comparisons are most meaningful within the same person under similar conditions. The scale reflects a snapshot of self report and does not capture context, intent, or clinical status.

s​(i) = x​(i) for {1,2,4,6,7} s​(j) = 3−x​(j) for {3,5,8,9,10} T = ∑k=110 s​(k) A = s(1)+s(2)+s(4)+s(6)+s(7) S = s(3)+s(5)+s(8)+s(9)+s(10) D = A−S
Symbol Meaning Unit/Datatype Source
xi Raw response per item Integer 0–3 Input
si Recoded item score Integer 0–3 Derived
T Total score Integer 0–30 Derived
A Affirmation subscore Integer 0–15 Derived
S Self‑acceptance subscore Integer 0–15 Derived
D Difference A minus S Integer −15–15 Derived
Worked example. Suppose the selections map to x = [2, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1]. Recoding yields T = 20, A = 10, S = 10, and D = 0. Interpretation: total in the normal band with balanced subscores.
Threshold Band Lower Bound Upper Bound Interpretation Action Cue
Low 0 14 Lower reported self esteem Consider gentle supports and next steps
Normal 15 25 Typical range Maintain steady habits and perspective
High 26 30 Higher reported self esteem Keep confidence balanced and flexible

Units, precision, and rounding:

All computations use integers. No decimal rounding is applied. The total is a simple sum on a base‑10 scale.

Validation & bounds:

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Text Placeholder
Per‑item response Integer 0 3 Radio choice Not applicable None
Encoded response string r String 10 10 ^[0-3\-]{10}$ Invalid codes are ignored None

I/O formats:

Input Accepted Families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
Ten responses Radio selections Total, band, subscores, visual gauge Integers 0–3, 0–30, 0–15 None
Answer export Copy and download CSV and DOCX summary Plain text cells Not applicable

Privacy & compliance:

No data is transmitted or stored server‑side.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

Rosenberg Self Esteem scoring converts ten responses into a total and two subscores.

  1. Read each statement carefully.
  2. Select how much you agree or disagree.
  3. Continue until all ten items are answered.
  4. Review the total score and band label.
  5. Check affirmation and self acceptance subscores.
  6. Use the suggestions to choose one next step.
  7. Optionally copy or download your answers as CSV or DOCX.
Key input: Ten item selections
Watch for: Unanswered items show no total

Example: A total of 20 with balanced subscores suggests a typical range; keep helpful routines and note one specific win this week.

FAQ:

Is my data stored?

No. Responses are handled on your device and are not sent anywhere. You can copy or download a summary if you choose.

Privacy note: copying or downloading creates files on your device.
How accurate is this score?

It is a brief self report measure. Scores shift with mood, context, and timing. Bands aid interpretation but are not diagnostic.

What scale and units are used?

Each item scores from 0 to 3. The total runs from 0 to 30. Two subscores run from 0 to 15 and indicate relative strengths.

Can I use it offline?

After the page loads, scoring works locally. If a visual gauge does not appear, reload later when the charting layer is available.

Does this require payment or sign in?

No payment or account is requested by this page. Use is intended for personal reflection and education.

How do I export my answers?

Use Copy CSV to place rows on the clipboard, Download CSV to save a file, or Export DOCX to create a document summary.

What does a borderline result mean?

Scores near 14 to 16 can move with small changes. Look at subscores and the suggestions, then compare again after a consistent interval.

Can I retake and compare?

Yes. Take it again under similar conditions and compare the total and subscores. Track notes to add context to changes.

Troubleshooting:

  • No total shown: one or more items are unanswered. Complete all ten items.
  • Gauge missing: reload the page or try again later when the visual component is available.
  • Copy CSV fails: allow clipboard access or use Download CSV instead.
  • Download blocked: enable file downloads for this site and retry.
  • DOCX will not open: use a word processor that supports modern DOCX files.
  • Numbers look off: verify reversed items were answered as intended.
  • Repeating a run: try the same time of day to reduce noise.
  • Printing cuts content: use landscape mode or reduce scale in print settings.

Glossary:

Affirmation
Subscore from positively worded items.
Self acceptance
Subscore from negatively worded items after recoding.
Recoding
Transforming a response so higher means more of the construct.
Total score
Sum of all ten item scores from 0 to 30.
Band
Category label based on total thresholds.
Balance
Difference between subscores for quick context.