Rosenberg scale · 10 questions · 2 minutes
Self-Esteem Test
Ten statements about how you treat yourself, based on the trusted Rosenberg self-esteem scale. At the end you get your self-esteem level and a gentle, honest read.
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How it is calculated
The test is built on the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, one of the most well-known and well-tested tools out there. Ten statements about how you see yourself. For each one you mark how much you agree. Half of them are worded «in reverse», so the result stays honest. The points add up into an overall level from 0 to 30.
Three levels of self-esteem
Low self-esteem - 0-14 points
Right now you are harder on yourself than you deserve: you notice your flaws more often than your strengths, and you brush off the things you do well. This is not a verdict or a fixed trait - self-esteem sinks in hard periods and it comes back. It is worth being gentler with yourself and leaning on the facts of your wins, instead of listening to the inner critic. Strengths: sensitivity, self-awareness, room to grow. What to watch: the habit of discounting yourself and comparing where you come up short. If it truly weighs on you, talk to a therapist.
Healthy self-esteem - 15-25 points
Your self-esteem sits in a healthy range: on the whole you accept and value yourself, even if on off days you get critical. That is normal and even useful, a clear-eyed view of yourself without the extremes. You can own your strengths and still see where there is room to grow. Strengths: steady self-acceptance, a clear-eyed view of yourself. What to watch: in rough stretches self-esteem dips - lean on the people close to you and on the facts, and do not let your mood have the final say.
High self-esteem - 26-30 points
You treat yourself with confidence and warmth: you value your qualities, you accept yourself, and criticism does not knock you down. That is a solid foundation - with self-esteem like this it is easier to take on new things and roll with the punches. The key is keeping that confidence flexible and open to feedback. Strengths: confidence, resilience, self-acceptance. What to watch: sometimes high self-esteem drowns out useful criticism - keep the door open to it.
Frequently asked
How do I find out my self-esteem level?
Take the test: for each of the ten statements, mark how much you agree. The points add up on the Rosenberg scale into a result from 0 to 30, and it shows your level - low, normal, or high self-esteem.
What is the Rosenberg self-esteem scale?
It is one of the most well-known and well-tested ways to measure self-esteem, created by the sociologist Morris Rosenberg. Ten statements, half of them worded «in reverse» so the result stays honest. Therapists around the world use it.
Is low self-esteem a bad thing?
It is not a diagnosis or a verdict. Self-esteem shifts from day to day, and in hard stretches it dips for everyone. A low score is a nudge to be gentler with yourself and to lean on the facts of your strengths. If you feel it is seriously getting in the way of your life, it is worth talking to a therapist: the test does not replace one.
Can you raise your self-esteem?
Yes, self-esteem is a way of relating to yourself, and it can be trained: noticing not only the misses but the wins, comparing yourself to who you were yesterday instead of glancing at everyone else, surrounding yourself with people who value you. It does not change overnight, but it changes.