Psychometric Properties of the Self-Worth Scale (CSWS) for High School Student in Esfahan

Subject Areas : Psychological Models and Methods

M.A Zaki ¹ (استادیار جامعه شناسی دانشگاه امام حسین(ع))

Received: 2015-12-14 Accepted : 2015-12-14 Published : 2012-03-20

Keywords: validity, Reliability, Self-Worth, Collective Self-Esteem,

Abstract :

The purpose of the present article was to check the psychometric properties of the Self-Worth scale. The sample consisted of 200 college students in Esfahan University. Contingencies of Self-Worth Scale and Collective Self-Esteem Scale were used in this research. Alpha coefficient showed a acceptable reliability for the Self-Worth Scale. Also the result of the study revealed a significant relationship between the Contingencies Self-Worth and the Collective Self-Esteem. The results also showed that all seven subscales have a significant relationship with Self-Worth score. Factor analysis indicated that seven sub-scales of instrument can be reduced into two factors which reflect Construct Validity (these two named Internal and External Self-Worth). In sum the results showed an acceptable reliability and validity for self-worth scale.