Self-Esteem Test: Rosenberg Scale
Self-esteem shapes how you see yourself, how you respond to criticism, how comfortable you feel in relationships, and how much you believe you deserve care, respect, and good things in life.
Sometimes low self-esteem shows up as constant self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, comparing yourself to others, difficulty accepting compliments, fear of failure, or feeling “not good enough” even when things are going well. At other times, it may be less obvious – a sense that your needs matter less than other people’s.
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a short, widely used self-esteem questionnaire that helps you reflect on your overall sense of self-worth. It includes 10 questions about how you generally feel about yourself, including self-respect, personal value, confidence, and self-acceptance.
This online self-esteem test does not diagnose a mental health condition and does not replace support from a psychologist, psychotherapist, or doctor. But it can be a helpful first step toward understanding your current self-esteem level and noticing whether low self-worth may be affecting your emotional well-being, relationships, or daily life.
What You'll Get
- The test takes only 2–3 minutes.
- A score from 0 to 30 indicating your current self-esteem level.
- Personalised recommendations based on your result.
- Insight into whether your self-esteem is in the normal range, low, or high.
About the RSE Scale
The RSE is a 10-item scale developed by Morris Rosenberg to measure global self-esteem. The scale ranges from 0–30. Scores between 15 and 25 are within the normal range; scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem.
Note: The RSE is a screening tool and does not replace a full clinical diagnosis. For a more accurate assessment, consult a qualified mental health professional.
- Answer 10 statements about how you generally feel about yourself.
- Each statement has four options: "Strongly agree," "Agree," "Disagree," "Strongly disagree."
- After completing the test, your score is calculated and your self-esteem level is shown.
- Receive personalized recommendations on how to support your mental well-being.
The RSE is a screening tool and does not replace a full clinical assessment.
Take the RSE Self-Esteem Test
Please record the appropriate answer for each item, depending on whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with it.1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.
2. At times I think I am no good at all.
3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.
4. I am able to do things as well as most other people.
5. I feel I do not have much to be proud of.
6. I certainly feel useless at times.
7. I feel that I'm a person of worth.
8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.
9. All in all, I am inclined to think that I am a failure.
10. I take a positive attitude toward myself.
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