Table 2

- Assessment of Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale questionnaire (n=1099).

Self-esteem StatementMean±SD
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 
Total self-esteem score17.9 ± 5.38
Level of self-esteem  
Low (<15 points)265 (24.1%)
Normal (15-25 points)738 (67.2%)
High (>25 points)96 (08.7%)
  • Response has a range from “strongly disagree” coded with 0 to “strongly agree” coded with 3. Score was reverse coded.