Several sources use a cutoff of 15 for Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Where is the reference for this values?
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
Rosenberg, M. (1965). Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) APA PsycTests.
https://doi.org/10.1037/t01038-000
Scores are calculated as follows:
- For items 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7:Strongly agree = 3Agree = 2Disagree = 1Strongly disagree = 0
- For items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (which are reversed in valence):Strongly agree = 0Agree = 1Disagree = 2Strongly disagree = 3
The scale ranges from 0-30. Scores between 15 and 25 are within normal range; scores below 15 suggest low self-esteem.
https://wwnorton.com/college/psych/psychsci/media/rosenberg.htm
The cutoff score of 15 for the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) is often used as a guideline to interpret self-esteem levels. This value does not have a universally agreed-upon reference in the original validation studies conducted by Rosenberg (1965). Instead, researchers and practitioners have empirically determined this cutoff based on various studies and clinical practice to distinguish between low and moderate/high levels of self-esteem. It serves as a practical threshold for identifying individuals who may have lower self-esteem based on their RSES scores.
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