Test-Description
The Self-Esteem Test (SET-50) is a psychometric tool designed to assess self-esteem, which is the personal evaluation and perception an individual has of themselves. It consists of 50 questions/statements that evaluate various dimensions of self-esteem and the overall self-image of the individual.
The SET-50 measures the following dimensions:
Individual Self-Esteem: Refers to how the individual evaluates their personal worth and abilities.
Social Self-Esteem: Focuses on how the person perceives their position and value in social situations.
Emotional Self-Esteem: Assesses emotional stability and the ability to manage emotions in relation to self-image.
Physical Self-Esteem: Relates to the evaluation of one’s physical appearance and abilities.
Data Analysis and Use
The analysis of data collected through the SET-50 includes:
Descriptive Statistics: Calculating means, standard deviations, and frequencies for the overall score and the individual dimensions.
Factor Analysis: Used to confirm the structure of the self-esteem dimensions.
Reliability: Checking the internal consistency of the statements (e.g., using the Cronbach’s α coefficient).
Correlation with Other Psychological Measures: Examining the relationship between self-esteem and other psychological variables such as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or self-confidence.
The data derived from the SET-50 can be used to understand an individual’s self-esteem, identify potential self-esteem issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving self-image.
Purpose
The primary objectives of the SET-50 are:
Assessment of Self-Esteem: Providing a comprehensive picture of an individual’s self-esteem through a detailed analysis of its different aspects.
Support for Therapeutic Interventions: Offering data that can guide therapists, psychologists, and counselors in designing effective interventions to improve self-esteem.
Research: Contributing to research on self-esteem and its relationship with other psychological, social, and behavioral parameters.
Scoring
The norming process of the SET-50 includes:
Data Collection from a Representative Sample: Evaluating a large and diverse population to develop normative values.
Calculation of Means and Standard Deviations: These statistics are used to create comparative scores to assess individual responses.
Creation of Percentile Ranges: Using percentile scores allows for comparing an individual to the general population.
Continuous Revision: The norming data are periodically reviewed and updated to ensure the validity and reliability of the tool.
The norming of the SET-50 allows for the objective interpretation of results and the ability to compare self-esteem across different populations or individuals.
Bibliography
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the Adolescent Self-Image. Princeton University Press. (A fundamental source for understanding self-esteem.)
Harter, S. (1999). The Construction of the Self: A Developmental Perspective. Guilford Press. (An in-depth presentation of the development of self-esteem.)
Mruk, C. J. (2006). Self-Esteem Research, Theory, and Practice: Toward a Positive Psychology of Self-Esteem. Springer Publishing Company. (An exploration of various approaches to self-esteem.)
Baumeister, R. F. (1993). Self-Esteem: The Puzzle of Low Self-Regard. Plenum Press. (A collection of articles on self-esteem and its effects on psychology.)
Orth, U., & Robins, R. W. (2014). The Development of Self-Esteem. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 23(5), 381-387. (A modern analysis of the development of self-esteem across different life stages.)