State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES) Test
Understand your in-the-moment self-esteem in about 4 minutes, across actions, social confidence, and appearance. Get a quick snapshot you can track over time to see how specific events shift how you feel.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Appearance Evaluation (AE)
Average
15.3
Normal range
10.9 — 19.6
min.
6
max.
30
Majority
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Social Self-Esteem (SS)
Average
14.2
Normal range
10.7 — 17.7
min.
7
max.
35
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Evaluation of Actions (EoA)
Average
20.9
Normal range
15.9 — 25.9
min.
7
max.
35
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Situational Self-Esteem Scale (SSS)
Average
78
Normal range
68.3 — 87.8
min.
20
max.
100
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this scale measure?
It measures self-evaluations in the present moment rather than general self-esteem. It covers behavior and performance, social standing, and physical appearance.
When is this scale most useful?
It is used when self-evaluation may shift due to a specific event or setting. It can be administered before and after a situation to track short-term change.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion time is typically about 4 minutes. The scale includes 20 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on current feelings and impressions at the time of completion. Answers should reflect the immediate situation, not typical or long-term patterns.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores reflect the level of situational self-esteem in each area at the time of testing. Results should be interpreted in context and are not a stand-alone clinical diagnosis.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed to assess momentary self-evaluations rather than trait-like self-esteem. The State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES) captures how individuals appraise themselves in the immediate context across performance-related, social, and appearance-related domains.
It is a brief self-report questionnaire with 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Scores are commonly used to monitor short-term fluctuations in self-esteem in response to situational demands or recent events; the State Self-Esteem Scale (SSES) may be administered in clinical, counseling, or research settings when state-sensitive measurement is indicated.
Author: m-rosenberg
Literature: Roy F. Baumeister. Self-esteem: The puzzle of low self-regard. Plenum Press. 1993.; Heatherton, T. F., & Polivy, J. Development and validation of a scale for measuring state self-esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1991.
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