Psychological test to determine the level of self-esteem. A simple test of self-esteem and self-confidence

Test questionnaire “Determining the level of self-esteem” S.V. Kovalev

Description of the technique

The technique developed by S.V. Kovalev, is intended to determine the level of self-esteem of an individual. Represents 32 judgments to which you need to express your attitude using the proposed answer options.

Instructions

“You are offered 32 judgments and five possible options answers, each of which corresponds to a certain number of points. Expressing the degree of your agreement with the judgments, you give points:

4 – very often;

3 – often;

2 – sometimes;

1 – rare;

0 – never.”

Stimulus material

1. I want my friends to cheer me up.

2. I constantly feel responsible for my work (study).

3. I'm worried about my future.

4. Many people hate me.

5. I have less initiative than others.

6. I worry about my mental state.

7. I'm afraid of looking stupid.

8. Appearance others are much better than mine.

9. I am afraid to give a speech in front of strangers.

10. I often make mistakes.

11. What a pity that I don’t know how to speak properly with people.

12. What a pity that I lack self-confidence.

13. I would like others to encourage my actions more often.

14. I'm too modest.

15. My life is useless.

16. Many people have incorrect opinions about me.

18. People expect a lot from me.

19. People are not particularly interested in my achievements.

20. I'm a little embarrassed.

21. I feel that many people do not understand me.

22. I don't feel safe.

23. I often worry unnecessarily.

24. I feel awkward when I enter a room where people are already sitting.

25. I feel constrained.

26. I feel like people talk about me behind my back.

27. I am sure that people accept almost everything easier than I do.

28. It seems to me that some trouble is about to happen to me.

29. I worry about how people treat me.

30. What a pity that I’m not so sociable.

31. In disputes, I speak out only when I am sure that I am right.

32. I think about what people expect from me.

Processing the results

The results are processed by summing the scores for all 32 judgments.

Interpretation of results

Withumma pointsfrom 0 to 25 talking abouthigh level self-esteem , in which a person, as a rule, is not burdened by doubts, responds adequately to the comments of others and soberly evaluates his actions;

total pointsfrom 26 to 45 indicatesaverage level of self-esteem . A person with this level of self-esteem from time to time feels inexplicable awkwardness in relationships with other people, and often underestimates himself and his abilities without sufficient reason.

total pointsfrom 46 to 128 points tolow self-esteem , in which a person often painfully tolerates critical remarks addressed to him, more often tries to adapt to the opinions of other people, and suffers greatly from excessive shyness.

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The Express diagnostic method of a person’s level of self-esteem is used to quickly assess one’s capabilities. Paradoxically, a person is the way he imagines, feels and creates himself (see Fig. No. 1). Based on existing self-esteem, a person makes daily choices about how to behave, self-esteem provides relative stability personality and may beimpetus for personal development. True self-esteem maintains a person's dignity and gives him moral satisfaction. An adequate or inadequate attitude towards oneself leads either to harmony of spirit, providing reasonable self-confidence, or to constant internal and/or interpersonal conflict.

Self-esteem in psychology is a person’s idea of ​​the importance of his personal activities in society and his assessment of himself and his own qualities and feelings, advantages and disadvantages, their expression openly or closed. The main evaluation criterion is a person’s system of personal meanings.

Test Express diagnostics of the level of self-esteem of an individual (Methodology for diagnosing self-esteem):

Instructions.

When answering the questions, indicate how common the following conditions are for you: very often, often, sometimes, rarely, never.

Questionnaire for express diagnostic methods of self-esteem.

1. I want my friends to cheer me up.

2. I feel responsible for my work.

3. I'm worried about my future.

4. Many people hate me.

5. I have less initiative than others.

6. I worry about my mental state.

7. I'm afraid of looking stupid.

8. Others' appearance is much better than mine.

9. I am afraid to give a speech in front of strangers.

10. I make mistakes in my life.

11. What a pity that I don’t know how to speak properly with people.

12. What a pity that I lack self-confidence.

13. I would like my actions to be approved by others.

14. I'm too modest.

15. My life is useless.

16. Many people have incorrect opinions about me.

18. People expect a lot from me.

19. People are not particularly interested in my achievements.

20. I am often embarrassed.

21. I feel that many people do not understand me.

23. I often worry and needlessly.

24. I feel awkward when I enter a room where people are already sitting.

25. I feel constrained.

26. I feel like people talk about me behind my back.

27. I am sure that people accept everything in life more easily than I do.

28. It seems to me that some trouble is about to happen to me.

29. I worry about how people treat me.

30. What a pity that I’m not so sociable.

31. In disputes, I speak out only when I am sure that I am right.

32. I think about what the public expects from me.

Key to the test, processing and interpretation of results.

To determine the level of your self-esteem, you need to add up all the points for the statements on the following scale:

Very often - 4 points

Often - 3 points

Sometimes - 2 points

Rarely - 1 point

Never - 0 points

Now calculate the total score for all 32 judgments.

Self-esteem levels:

A score from 0 to 25 indicates high level of self-esteem, in which a person reacts correctly to the comments of others and rarely doubts his actions.
A score from 26 to 45 indicates average level of self-esteem, in which a person only occasionally tries to conform to the opinions of others.
A score between 46 and 128 indicates low self-esteem, in which a person painfully tolerates critical remarks addressed to him, always tries to take other people’s opinions into account and considers himself worse than others.

Figure No. 1. Causes of low (low) self-esteem.


Checking self-esteem in schoolchildren. Tests


Afanasyeva Rimma Akhatovna, social studies teacher MCOU "Unyugan Secondary School No. 1", Unyugan village, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra
Description: I bring to your attention four tests to determine the level of self-esteem of students with keys for processing. The teacher gives the processing key to the students after they mark the answers to the questions in the test and calculate the number of points. Processing of test results can be recorded on the board or on a presentation slide, if it is provided for the lesson.
Purpose: The tests are intended primarily for social studies teachers, and will also be of interest class teachers, psychologists, sociologists, parents and children.
Relevance: The relevance of these tests is due to the fact that most teachers and parents do not pay due attention to certain aspects and characteristics of personality. One of these factors is self-esteem. The dynamics of self-esteem will help not only improve your results in the learning process, but also strengthen your position in society. Self-esteem depends on social factors, such as relationships with others, criticality, self-demandingness, attitude towards successes and failures. Self-esteem influences further personality development and effective human activity. Incorrect self-evaluation occurs due to discrepancies in a person’s capabilities. Often this is the main reason inappropriate behavior(emotional breakdowns occur, increased anxiety and other). The objective expression of self-esteem is manifested in how a person evaluates the skills and achievements of others (having inflated self-esteem, a person begins to underestimate the results of others). In our time, improving the quality of learning and knowledge acquisition continues to remain relevant. In order to identify the reasons for student failure, it is necessary to take into account the student’s personal characteristics. Undoubtedly, self-esteem has the greatest influence on the success of learning at any school age.
Target: identify the dynamics of self-esteem in the process of learning and the formation of a teenager’s personality.
Tasks: select methods for studying schoolchildren’s self-esteem; interpret the data obtained, conduct an analysis; formulate conclusions based on the test results obtained.
Preparation and material: The teacher prepares a test to check the self-esteem of schoolchildren, thinks through the processing of the results and how he will provide the children with a key for the test result.
"In a certain sense, everyone is what he thinks he is" - Francis Herbert Bradley


Methodology for determining self-esteem of students in grades 7-9
We answer the questions: “yes” (+), “no” (–)
1. You persistently and without hesitation implement decisions made without stopping in the face of difficulties?
2. Do you think that commanding and leading is better than obeying?
3. Compared to most people, are you quite capable and smart?
4. When you are assigned a task, do you always insist on doing it your own way?
5. Do you always and everywhere strive to be the first?
6. If you took up science seriously, would you sooner or later become a professor?
7. Do you find it difficult to say “no” to yourself, even if your desire is impossible?
8. Do you think that you will achieve much more in life than your peers?
9. Do you have time to do a lot in your life, more than others?
10. If you had to start your life over again, would you achieve much more?
Processing the results:
Count the number of "yes" (+).
6-7 (+) – high self-esteem;
3-5 (+) – adequate (correct);
2-1 (+) – underestimated.


Test "Self-Assessment of Self-Confidence" (grades 5-7)
On the answer sheet, mark your agreement with the given statements with a “+” sign, and your disagreement with a “-” sign.
Calculate the sum of points, one “+” = 1 point.
1. I usually expect success in my affairs.
2. Most often I am in a good mood.
3. All the guys consult with me and take me into account.
4. I am a confident person.
5. I think that I am smart and resourceful.
6. I am sure that everyone always needs me.
7. I do everything well.
8. In the future, I will definitely fulfill my dreams.
9. People often help me.
10. I try to discuss my plans with close people.
11. I like to take part in sports competitions.
12. I demonstrate independence in study and work.
13. I am little worried about possible failures.
14. I try to plan my activities.
15. I rarely regret what I have already done.
16. I am confident that I will achieve success in the future.
17. I like to take part in various Olympiads and competitions.
18. I study better than everyone else.
19. I am more often lucky than unlucky.
20. Studying is not difficult for me.
Sum of points __________________
Explanation:
17-20 points - a high degree of self-confidence, independence and determination when making responsible decisions.
11-16 points - the need to discuss your actions with friends and relatives; choose tasks of medium difficulty.
1-10 points - lack of confidence in one’s abilities, the opinion of what has been achieved is critical, the level of aspirations in the planned activity is clearly underestimated.


Test “My self-confidence” (grades 7-9)
Read ten statements and decide to what extent you agree with each of them.
1 point. I completely disagree.
2 points. I rather disagree than agree.
3 points. Doesn't matter.
4 points. More likely to agree than to disagree.
5 points. I completely agree.
1. If I put in enough effort, I always manage to solve difficult problems.
2. If people don't agree with me, I can still find ways to get what I want.
3. I easily manage to stay on the path leading to the goal and achieve it.
4. I have enough resources to cope with unexpected situations that arise in a variety of areas.
of my life.
5. I am confident that I can deal effectively with the unexpected.
6. I always say yes to new opportunities.
7. I calmly accept difficulties that arise in both my personal and professional life.
8. I am able to solve most of the problems I encounter.
9. Most of the time I feel like a lively, energetic person.
10. I am confident that I can handle anything that comes my way.
Processing the results:
41-50 points. You have all the signs of a confident person.
31-40 points. More often than not, you are confident that you are able to get out of the dead ends that you sometimes find yourself in. However, there are situations in which you give in.
21-30 points. You often feel nervous in certain circumstances.
10-20 points. Your self-confidence seems to be quite low at the moment, but it can be dealt with.
“No matter what heights you reach, there will always be something that you are not very good at and there will always be more of it than what you are good at. Therefore, do not let your shortcomings lower your self-esteem. Forget about them and develop yours strengths" - Richard Branson

Few people can look at themselves from the outside and objectively evaluate their self-esteem. Our test will help you become an outside observer for a moment to understand what you should strive for.

Previously, we published an article on how to get rid of excellent student syndrome. This is the main opponent of a sober, correct view of the world and normal self-esteem. If you are plagued by bad mood, depression and failure, try to understand if you have such a syndrome by reading the relevant article.

Self-esteem test

This test is very simple. You will be asked 8 questions, after answering which you will calculate the number of points and understand what your self-esteem is. Each question must have only one answer.

Question 1: How do you deal with failure? What do you do if you fail?

a) I get upset and depressed;
b) I’m upset, but I’m looking for a way out of the situation;
c) I don’t worry, because it makes no sense.

Question 2: How would you describe yourself?

a) failures follow me everywhere;
b) I try to learn from my mistakes;
c) I am a winner in life.

Question 3: are you...

a) pessimist;
b) realist;
c) optimist.

Question 4: if you are busy and have a lot to do, and your colleagues ask you to help them solve some difficult problem, then...

a) you will help them, because you have no other choice;
b) you will help them if you are with them a good relationship and you are free;
c) you won’t help them in any case.

Question 5: If you can't cope with something important, then...

a) try to do everything yourself;
b) let your colleagues and friends know that you need help and continue to search for a solution;
c) I will make sure that someone else does my work.

Question 6: If someone deliberately stands in front of you in line, what will you do?

a) nothing, because perhaps he or she is in a hurry;
b) politely tell the person that he is wrong. If you get a refusal, you will try to solve the problem differently;
c) was taken from you personal time, so don't stop until the person gets in line according to the rules.

Question 7: If you were offered a job related to human resources management, what would you do?

a) refused because it is very difficult and you will have a lot of responsibility;
b) would take time to think, to assess their capabilities and ask for advice from relatives and friends;
c) would immediately agree.

Question 8: How often do you meet people on your own initiative?

a) almost never or never;
b) rarely, from time to time. There must be a good reason or my interest;
c) I always make acquaintances when I am in the appropriate mood.

If you scored from 8 to 16 points inclusive, then your self-esteem is low and self-confidence is probably lacking. In this case, we recommend reading the article on how to increase self-esteem and develop self-confidence. Remember that your case is very common and thousands of people every day around the world get rid of insecurity in various ways.

If your scores are between 17 and 31, then everything is fine with you. Try to continue to look at the world with a sober eye and evaluate your capabilities as objectively as possible. Most likely, you are a good friend and comrade, and also have your own hobbies that bring you pleasure. An article about the 20-minute rule will help you get even more out of life, which will tell you how to learn to develop healthy habits.

Try not to go to extremes, be able to put yourself in other people’s shoes, but also don’t forget about yourself. Happiness and harmony lie in the balance between self-sacrifice and selfishness, which are two extremes of one sad ending - loneliness. Work on yourself, because our whole life lies in self-improvement. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

The views and thinking of boys and girls in adolescence undergoing major changes. This applies to various aspects - now young people pay increased attention to their appearance, strive to expand and change their social circle, and begin to follow fashion trends and listen to the opinions of those whom they consider their idols.

In particular, high school students begin to think critically about their personality. They note everything, even the most insignificant shortcomings, and highlight the advantages and advantages that seem important and valuable to them. Due to age characteristics, adolescents are not always able to adequately assess their personality and draw the right conclusions.

If a child begins to overestimate himself, this very often leads to unceremonious behavior, which often becomes the cause of conflicts with others. A teenager, on the contrary, in most cases withdraws into himself, becomes insecure and lacks initiative, which negatively affects his level of development.

That is why it is important for parents and teachers to monitor the self-esteem of boys and girls going through adolescence and, if necessary, take action psychological impact. Often the level of self-esteem of a teenager’s personality is determined using the R.V. test. Ovcharova, which you will learn about in our article.

Test for determining self-esteem in adolescents according to the method of R.V. Ovcharova

To determine the level of self-esteem, the student is asked to answer 16 questions. In each of them there are 3 options: “yes”, “no” or “hard to say”. The latter should be chosen only in extreme cases. For each positive answer, the subject is awarded 2 points, and for the answer “it’s difficult to say” - 1 point. If any of the statements is denied, the child does not receive a single point for it.

Self-esteem test questions for teenagers R.V. Ovcharova look like this: