Self-Esteem Foundations Questionnaire, SEFQ Test - the question form
Questions: 16 · 3 minutes
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1. I respect myself when I manage to outsmart a teacher, cheat on an assignment, or skip a class.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
2. I am able to handle a task that I previously could not manage.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
3. My parents praise me for being better than my peers at something.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
4. I feel that I am successful in my studies and/or other areas of life that are important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
5. I am able to cope with various life problems.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
6. My teacher holds me up as an example to my classmates.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
7. I manage to copy from someone skillfully and get a good grade.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
8. My teacher says in front of others that I am better than others in some way.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. I know or can do something better than other people my age, which makes them feel envious.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
10. My coach or instructor (in music, sports, art, dance, etc.) praises me in front of others for my achievements.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
11. My parents speak positively to relatives and acquaintances about me and my achievements.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. My parents approve of what I do and praise me in front of others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
13. I can lie to my parents convincingly, and they do not notice.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
14. I overcome laziness and do something necessary and useful.
1 - Disagree
2 - Somewhat disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Somewhat agree
5 - Agree
15. My parents praise my abilities in front of others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
16. My teachers praise me and hold me up as an example to others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
1. I respect myself when I manage to outsmart a teacher, cheat (copy), or skip a class.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
2. I can handle a task that I previously could not manage.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
3. My parents praise me for being better than my peers in some way.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
4. I feel that I am successful in my studies and/or other areas of life that are important to me.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
5. I am able to cope with various life problems.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
6. My teacher holds me up as an example to my classmates.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
7. I can skillfully copy someone else's work and get a good grade.
1 - Disagree
2 - Rather disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Rather agree
5 - Agree
8. My teacher says in front of others that I am better than others in some way.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
9. I know or can do something better than other peers, which makes them jealous.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
10. My coach or teacher (e.g., in music, sports, art, dance, etc.) praises me in front of others for my achievements.
1 – Disagree
2 – Rather disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather agree
5 – Agree
11. My parents speak positively to relatives and acquaintances about me and my achievements.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
12. My parents approve of what I do and praise me in front of others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
13. I can lie convincingly to my parents, and they do not notice.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
14. I overcome laziness and do something necessary and useful.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
15. My parents praise my abilities in front of other people.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree
16. My teachers praise me and hold me up as an example to others.
1 – Disagree
2 – Somewhat disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Somewhat agree
5 – Agree