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Dimensionality and norms of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale in a German general population sample

Roth, Marcus, Decker, Oliver, Herzberg, Philipp Yorck, Brähler, Elmar·2008·European Journal of Psychological Assessment

Abstract

This study analyzed the dimensionality of the German version of Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem scale (RSES) in a nationally representative population sample of 4,988 subjects (46.4% males; aged 14–92 years). Using confirmatory factor analysis, one- and two-dimensional models were tested. Results suggest that the RSES is a two-dimensional scale comprising the highly correlated components positive and negative self-evaluation, which constitute a unitary construct of global self-esteem at the second-order level. In order to obtain a more conclusive solution, an item response theory (IRT) analysis (partial credit model) was conducted. Results lend support to a one-dimensional view of the RSES. Furthermore, psychometric properties and norm values based on the representative sample are reported. Analyses revealed extremely high response probabilities for all items, as a consequence of which self-esteem cannot be differentiated at the upper end of the range.

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Authors
Roth, M., Decker, O., Herzberg, P. Y., & Brähler, E.
Affiliations
Leipzig University (DE)
Venue
European Journal of Psychological Assessment
Published
2008-01
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
190-197
ISSN
  • 1015-5759 (ISSN-L)
  • 2151-2426
OpenAlex
W2095534191
Cited by
166
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
European Journal of Psychological Assessment (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, self-esteem, dimensionality, global self-esteem, second-order construct, German version, reference values, item response theory, partial credit model, response probability, psychometric properties

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