Advocacy and Self Esteem

Advocating for Self Esteem

People who suffer from low self-esteem often feel helpless, powerless or even depressed.  They may struggle to find joy and happiness in day-to-day life. Even worse, the may not recognize their unique abilities, talents and skills.

For these reasons and many more, it is vital that we advocate for healthy self-esteem for all members, of all ages, in our society.

Low self-esteem can have devastating consequences, such as:

• Impaired academic and job performance

• Underachievement

• Increased vulnerability to drug and alcohol abuse

• Problems with friendships and relationships

Furthermore, a lack of self-esteem can cause a person to become unproductive and their  life can also feel unmanageable and out of their control. 

Clearly there is cause to advocate for self-esteem building programs in our schools and social programs.

Self Esteem Questionnaire

Are you wondering how much self-esteem your or your child has?   Then take a moment to complete this self-esteem test.  Simply think of your child as you read and answer each questions.

Self Esteem Test - How Does Your Child's Self Esteem Hold Up?

Another Great Self Esteem Resource is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

You may also want to complete the Rosenberg self-esteem scale.

The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a 10-item self-report measure of global self-esteem. It consists of 10 statements related to overall feelings of self-worth or self-acceptance. The items are answered on a four-point scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Try this interactive version of the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale or complete the questions below.

Rate each statement based on how much you agree. Rate your responses as follows:

1 = Strongly Disagree; 2 = Disagree; 3 = Neutral; 4= Agree; 5 = Strongly Agree

__ 1. I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal basis with others

__ 2. I feel that I have a number of good qualities

__ 3. All in all, I am inclined to think I'm a failure

__ 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 take a positive attitude towards myself

__ 7. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself

__ 8. I wish I could have more respect for myself

__ 9. I certainly feel useless at time

__ 10. At times I think I'm no good at all

Scoring Procedures for the
Rosenberg Self Esteem Test

a. For items 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, reverse the score (i.e., 1 = 5, 2 = 4, 3 = 3, 4 = 2, 5 = 1)

b. Add up the numbers to get a total score. The scale ranges from 0-30. Scores between 15 and 25 are within normal range; scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem

Those with high self-esteem have an unusually positive self image. Most people with low self-esteem do not have a negative, but rather a neutral self-image.

Here's to improved self-esteem...

Jill is the author and creator of the innovative and creative Journal Buddies books series, the self-esteem journals for kids!

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Girls Self Esteem
Girls and Self Esteem
Girls Self Confidence
Self Esteem
Self Esteem for Boys
How to Obtain Self Esteem
Other Names for Self-Esteem
Improving Self-Esteem
How to Build Self Esteem in Kids
Build Self Esteem
Happiness