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Self-linking and self-competence as dimensions of global self-esteem: Initial validation of a measure

Tafarodi, Romin W., Swann Jr., William B.·1995·Journal of Personality Assessment

Abstract

Three studies were conducted to validate the conceptualization of global self-esteem as consisting of two dimensions: a sense of social worth, or self-liking, and a sense of personal efficacy, or self-competence. In Study 1, confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the a priori structure of the Self-Liking/Self-Competence Scale, a self-report instrument designed to measure the two dimensions. In Study 2, a second structural analysis showed the dimensionality of Rosenberg's (1965) Self-Esteem Scale to parallel the proposed dichotomy. In Study 3, self-liking and self-competence were related to several theoretically linked constructs--depression, self-perceived abilities, and perceived parental approval--with the resulting pattern of correlations supporting their conceptualization as substantively distinct dimensions. The implications of these findings for understanding global self-esteem are discussed.

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Authors
Tafarodi, R. W., & Swann Jr., W. B.
Affiliations
The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Venue
Journal of Personality Assessment
Published
1995-10
Volume
65
Issue
2
Pages
322-342
ISSN
  • 0022-3891 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-7752
OpenAlex
W2005785067
Cited by
714
References
54
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FWCI
9.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Personality Assessment (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5k02mh000498-07, 5r01mh037598-09)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH-37598, MH-00498)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
global self-esteem, self-liking, self-competence, self-esteem measurement, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, social worth, personal efficacy, depression, self-perceived ability, parental approval
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Female, Humans, Male, Personality Assessment, Self Concept

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