학술논문
[Rosenberg self-esteem scale: validation in a representative sample of Chilean adults].
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Rojas-Barahona CA; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile. crojas@uandes.cl; Zegers B; Förster CE
Source
Publisher: Sociedad Médica de Santiago Country of Publication: Chile NLM ID: 0404312 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0034-9887 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00349887 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Rev Med Chil Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN
0034-9887
Abstract
Background: Self-esteem is positively associated to the well being of people and could be a good mental health indicator.
Aim: To determine the reliability and validity of the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale in a Chilean adult sample.
Material and Methods: The instrument was applied to 473 subjects living in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, evenly distributed according to gender, age, educational level and income. The Neugarten Life Satisfaction index (LSI-A) was also applied to the sample.
Results: Cronbach's alpha for reliability of the scale was 0.754. There was no gender bias and factor analysis grouped items into two factors (5 positive and 5 negative). The instrument had a correlation of 0.455 with the LSI-A.
Conclusions: The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale meets the criteria for validity and reliability of a quality instrument to measure self-esteem in Chile.
Aim: To determine the reliability and validity of the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale in a Chilean adult sample.
Material and Methods: The instrument was applied to 473 subjects living in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, evenly distributed according to gender, age, educational level and income. The Neugarten Life Satisfaction index (LSI-A) was also applied to the sample.
Results: Cronbach's alpha for reliability of the scale was 0.754. There was no gender bias and factor analysis grouped items into two factors (5 positive and 5 negative). The instrument had a correlation of 0.455 with the LSI-A.
Conclusions: The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale meets the criteria for validity and reliability of a quality instrument to measure self-esteem in Chile.