Validation of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale among the Iranian adult population: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-esteem refers to an individual's overall sense of self-worth, which plays a crucial role in their well-being. One of the most commonly used instruments to measure this concept is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), which has been translated and psychometrically validated in numerous cultures and languages to date. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the RSES in the Iranian adult population.

Methods

This cross-sectional validation study was conducted following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines in Shahroud city, northeastern Iran. A total of 533 adults from this city who spoke Persian and were literate were included in the study using convenien

SUBMITTER: Ghasempour S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799268 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature