A self-assessment test is usually a set of specific open or closed (multiple-answer) questions that help to draw attention to one's self-confidence already during the test.
Online tests are becoming more and more popular among visitors to the World Wide Web due to their availability and prevalence and the growing interest in psychology. They help anyone who wants to understand what his self-esteem is.
Why are people so often insecure about themselves? Regardless of social status, age, education and physical data, many women and men suffer from low self-esteem.
And this is not surprising - it is too difficult to resist comparing yourself with others. There are always more successful, smart, beautiful. The spirit of competition plays a cruel joke with us, distorting the process of understanding the individual as a unique, unrepeatable phenomenon.
Self-esteem depends on the environment and upbringing of the individual. Oddly enough, the higher the intelligence and the better the physical data, the more we tend to underestimate our strengths and worry about our shortcomings.
The ability to enjoy life and accept ourselves as nature created us plays one of the leading roles in shaping the level of self-esteem of the individual.
Sonersen test
So, in order to determine your level of self-confidence, the easiest way is to take an online test aimed at studying the self-esteem of a person.
Psychological test, suggested by Marilyn Sorensen, a psychologist, will help determine if you are suffering from low self-esteem. According to the author, the syndrome of low self-esteem is not only a manifestation of the depressed psychological state of the individual.
But he himself is capable of provoking many mental problems. Which affect personal life, relationships with others and the general emotional state.
The presented psychological online test is simple and clear. Anyone can calculate the results - the more points, the lower the self-esteem of the individual.
Answer questions honestly
Take a pen and a sheet of paper. Try to answer questions honestly. If you find the statement true, answer "Yes". If you know that the question is “not about you,” answer in the negative. For each affirmative answer, there is a point.
1. I usually feel anxious in an unfamiliar situation, when I do not understand what others expect of me.
2. I have a hard time accepting criticism.
3. I'm afraid to look stupid.
4. I tend to exaggerate my failures and overlook my successes.
5. I am very critical of myself and others.
6. I have periods when I am energetically depleted or depressed.
7. Most of the time I feel anxiety or fear.
8. Injustice towards me seems deserved to me.
9. I'm afraid to trust people, I don't know when and whom to trust.
10. I often feel like I'm saying the wrong things, doing the wrong things.
11. I doubt if I look good enough.
12. I am often confused.
13. It seems to me that everyone is focused on what I do or say, and are always ready to criticize me.
14. I am afraid of making a mistake that others will notice.
15. I am depressed by the things I do and say, and the things I didn't do and couldn't say.
16. I tend to refuse to change my life just out of fear of making a mistake.
17. I am very defensive and even overly rebuff when criticized.
18. I have no idea what I am capable of, what I can achieve.
19. I let my fear and doubt control the decisions I make.
20. I think that something bad might happen.
21. I do not allow myself to relax and feel awkward during intimacy.
22. Usually I go from one extreme to another: either I talk too much about myself or I don't say anything.
23. Often I experience such strong excitement that I cannot even utter a word.
24. Sometimes I can doubt the correctness of the decision for several days.
25. I do my best to avoid conflict and confrontation.
26. They tell me that I am overly sensitive.
27. I experience a feeling of insignificance, it seems to me that I am inadequate and infantile.
28. I think there is something wrong with me.
29. I find myself feeling like I don't know what is expected of me.
30. I constantly compare myself to others.
31. I often think negatively about myself and others.
32. I feel that others treat me badly and try to outdo me.
33. In the evening, I often immerse myself in thoughts about the past, remember who and what said to me, did and to whom and what I said, I did.
34. I often make decisions that will please others, ignoring my own impulses and desires.
35. It seems to me that others do not respect me.
36. I refrain from sharing my views, opinions, ideas with others.
37. I sometimes prefer to tell a lie if I think the truth will lead to a stream of criticism or rejection.
38. Sometimes I keep quiet for fear of seeming stupid or incompetent.
39. I do not set myself specific goals for the future.
40. I am easily persuaded.
41. I do not always understand how I feel.
42. Parents often scolded me for mistakes or bad behavior.
43. I think my life is much harder than the life of the people around me.
44. I avoid certain situations so that I don't have to experience discomfort.
45. I'm more of a perfectionist, I need to look perfect and do everything perfectly.
46. I don't like going to events alone, dining alone, I need company.
47. Often the cause of my anger and frustration is the words and actions of others.
48. When I worry, I often sweat, tremble, my heart rate increases, I am prone to digestive disorders, I immediately rush into tears, it is difficult for me to concentrate.
49. I am very afraid of criticism, rejection.
50. I rely on the opinions of others when making decisions.
Results and measures
If you scored from 0 to 7 points, congratulations! The level of self-esteem you need! Keep it up! You are an independent person, and your decisions do not depend on others. Critical nitpicking doesn’t “hurt” you a lot, you soberly assess your own abilities.
- 8-15 points - the level of self-esteem is average. It is not low, but sometimes you are still visited by painful doubts from the series “How do I look?”, “Is everything okay with me?”, “What will they think of me if I ...”.
- 16-25 points mean that the self-esteem of the individual is low.
- 26-50 points are signaling to you: The level of self-esteem is below the baseboard! This gives you considerable discomfort (mental and physical). Time to get to work on yourself!
If the result online test you are not satisfied, we lend a helping hand "to ourselves." We sit down at the table, arm ourselves with a pen and paper and draw up detailed plan on "pulling the hippopotamus out of the swamp."
Good all the means that uplift the mood and tone. At some stage, you may need the help of a psychotherapist or psychologist.
Not everyone will like your changes - especially those who are used to riding you and goading you. But you have nothing to lose except the shackles of low self-esteem.
Attending psychological trainings and seminars sometimes works wonders. The main thing is your firm desire to change your life for the better!
Author: Maria Ariel
Checking the self-esteem of students. Tests
Afanasyeva Rimma Akhatovna, teacher of social studies, MKOU "Unyugan secondary school No. 1", Unyugan village, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra
Description: I bring to your attention four tests to determine the level of self-esteem of students with keys for processing. The teacher gives the key for processing to the students after they mark the answers to the questions in the test and calculate the number of points. The processing of the test results can be recorded on the board or on the presentation slide, if it is provided for the lesson.
Purpose: The tests are intended primarily for social science teachers, and will also be of interest to class teachers, psychologists, sociologists, parents and children.
Relevance: The relevance of these tests is due to the fact that most teachers and parents do not pay due attention to some aspects and characteristics of the individual. One such factor is self-esteem. The dynamics of self-esteem will help not only improve your results in the learning process, but also establish your position in society. Such social factors as relationships with others, criticality, exactingness towards oneself, attitude to successes and failures depend on self-esteem. Self-esteem affects the further development of the individual and the effective activity of a person. Incorrect evaluation of oneself occurs due to a discrepancy in the capabilities of a person. Often this is precisely main reason inadequate behavior (emotional breakdowns, increased anxiety, etc.). An objective expression of self-esteem is manifested in the way a person evaluates the skills and achievements of others (having an overestimated self-esteem, a person begins to underestimate the results of others). In our time, improving the quality of education and assimilation of knowledge continues to be relevant. In order to identify the causes of student failure, it is necessary to take into account the student's personal characteristics. Undoubtedly, self-esteem has the greatest effect on learning success at any school age.
Target: reveal the dynamics of self-esteem in the process of learning and personality formation of a teenager.
Tasks: select methods for studying self-esteem of schoolchildren; interpret the data obtained, conduct an analysis; formulate conclusions based on the test results obtained.
Preparation and material: the teacher prepares a test to test the self-esteem of students, thinks through the processing of the results and how he will provide the children with a key to the test result.
"In a certain sense, everyone is what he thinks he is." - Francis Herbert Bradley
Methodology for determining the self-esteem of students (7-9) grades
We answer the questions: "yes" (+), "no" (-)
1. You persistently and without hesitation carry out decisions made without stopping in the face of difficulties?
2. Do you think that commanding, leading is better than obeying?
3. Are you smart enough compared to most people?
4. When you are given a task, do you always insist on doing it your own way?
5. Do you always and everywhere strive to be the first?
6. If you were serious about science, would you become a professor sooner or later?
7. Do you find it difficult to say “no” to yourself, even if your desire is not feasible?
8. Do you think you will achieve much more in life than your peers?
9. In your life, will you have time to do a lot, more than others?
10. If you had to start life over again, would you achieve much more?
Results processing:
Count the number of "yes" (+).
6-7 (+) - overestimated self-esteem;
3-5 (+) - adequate (correct);
2-1 (+) - underestimated.
Test "Self-assessment of self-confidence" (grades 5-7)
In the answer sheet, mark with a “+” sign your agreement with the above statements, and disagreement with the “-” sign.
Calculate the sum of points, one “+” = 1 point.
1. Usually I count on success in my affairs.
2. Most often I am in a good mood.
3. All the guys consult with me, they are considered.
4. I am a confident person.
5. I think that I am quick-witted and resourceful.
6. I am sure that everyone always needs.
7. I do everything well.
8. In the future, I will definitely fulfill my dreams.
9. People often help me.
10. I try to discuss my plans with people close to me.
11. I like to participate in sports competitions.
12. I show independence in study and work.
13. I am not worried about possible failures.
14. I try to plan my activities.
15. I rarely regret what I have already done.
16. I am sure that in the future I will succeed.
17. I like to take part in various olympiads and competitions.
18. I study better than everyone else.
19. I'm more lucky than unlucky.
20. Teaching is not difficult for me.
Sum of points __________________
Decryption:
17-20 points - a high degree of self-confidence, independence and determination in making responsible decisions.
11-16 points - the need to discuss their actions with friends and relatives; choose tasks of medium difficulty.
1-10 points - lack of self-confidence, opinion about what has been achieved is critical, the level of claims in the planned activity is clearly underestimated.
Test "My self-confidence" (grades 7-9)
Read ten statements and decide how much you agree with each of them.
1 point Completely disagree.
2 points. Disagree rather than agree.
3 points. Does not matter.
4 points. Rather agree than disagree.
5 points. I completely agree.
1. If I put in enough effort, I always manage to solve difficult problems.
2. If people don't agree with me, I can still find ways to get what I want.
3. I easily manage to stay on the path leading to the goal and achieve it.
4. I have enough resources to deal with unforeseen situations that arise in a variety of areas
of my life.
5. I am confident that I can handle the unexpected effectively.
6. I always say yes to new opportunities.
7. I calmly accept the difficulties that arise both in my personal and professional life.
8. I am able to solve most of the problems I face.
9. Most of the time I feel like a lively energetic person.
10. I am confident that I can handle everything that comes my way.
Results processing:
41-50 points. You have all the hallmarks of a confident person.
31-40 points. More often than not, you are sure that you are able to get out of the impasses that you sometimes find yourself in. However, there are situations in which you pass.
21-30 points. You often feel nervous in certain circumstances.
10-20 points. Your self-confidence seems to be quite low at the moment, however it can be dealt with.
"No matter what peaks you reach, there will always be something in which you are not very strong and there will always be more than what you are good at. Therefore, do not let your shortcomings lower your self-esteem. Forget about them and develop your strengths." - Richard Branson
Each person evaluates his abilities differently, someone exaggerates them, and someone, on the contrary, underestimates them. It all depends on self-esteem. It is she who stands in the way of success or failure. After all, most people set goals for themselves, but never achieve them, because they do not believe in themselves, or, on the contrary, overestimate the bar, overestimating their own abilities. However, there are those who always get what they want, as they adequately evaluate themselves. After all, if a person knows his shortcomings and virtues, he can always find a job to his liking, which, moreover, brings material wealth, find true friends and a suitable life partner.
If you want to learn how to correctly assess your capabilities and prospects on the way to achieving your goal, then you first need to have adequate self-esteem. Answer the questions of the test “Your level of psychological self-esteem”, and you will find out whether your assessment of yourself is correct and, if it is not, then you can, if you wish, correct your actions with the help of the advice of psychologists who have developed these test questions.
Test questions "Your level of psychological self-esteem"
Instruction: “You are invited to answer 20 questions. Try to imagine typical situations and give the first "natural" answer that comes to mind. Answer quickly and accurately. Remember that there are no "good" or "bad" answers. If you agree with the statement, put a “+” (yes) sign next to its number, if not, a “-” (no) sign.
Questionnaire text
Usually I count on success in my affairs.
Most of the time I am in a depressed mood.
Most of the guys consult with me (consider).
I lack self-confidence.
I am about as capable and resourceful as most of the people around me (the guys in the class).
At times, I feel like I don't need anyone.
I do everything well (any business).
8. It seems to me that I will not achieve anything in the future (after school).
9. In any case, I consider myself right.
10. I do a lot of things that I later regret.
When I hear about the success of someone I know, I feel it as my own defeat.
It seems to me that people around me are looking at me accusingly.
I'm not worried about possible failures.
It seems to me that various obstacles that I cannot overcome prevent me from successfully completing assignments or affairs.
15. I rarely regret what I have already done.
16. The people around me are much more attractive than myself.
17. I myself think that someone needs me all the time.
18. It seems to me that I do much worse than the rest.
19. I'm more lucky than unlucky.
20. In life, I am always afraid of something.
Results processing : The number of odd-numbered yeses is counted, then the number of even-numbered agreements is counted. The second is subtracted from the first result. The end result can be between -10 and +10.
A score of -10 to -4 indicates low self-esteem.
The result from -3 to +3 is about average self-esteem.
The result from +4 to +10 is about high self-esteem.
Test for the study of self-esteem (Modification by L.P. Ponomarenko)
Instruction to the subjects . It is known that the personal qualities inherent in a person are located on a continuum consisting of polar characteristics. On the form (Fig. 25) there are 15 character traits that have two polar poles. Consistently for each pair, determine how this property manifests itself in you. In the middle of the form there are columns numbered from 1 to 7. (If there are no forms, you can work on sheets of paper, after drawing them out like the plate below.)
Using the example of the first pair, we will analyze how to work with the technique. If you select column number 1, it means that you are 100% kind person(you do not have a 1% anger). If you consider yourself a 100% evil person, then you should choose column #7. Column #4 is in the middle position (i.e. you are 50% "kind" and 50% "angry"). Column number 3 - you are more of a kind person than an evil person (approximately 65% "kindness" and 35% "anger"). Column number 2 - approximately 80% of you have the characteristic indicated on the right, and 20% - the one on the left. Selecting column #5, respectively, means that you have a little more of the quality shown on the left (in this case, about 65% "Angry" and 35% "Kindness"). Column number 6 - approximately 80% of the characteristic indicated on the left is inherent in you, and 20% of the one on the right. So, you already guessed that the closer the column is to the right or left side of a pair of properties, the more pronounced this pole and, accordingly, the less the second.
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Ha I stage work on each pair, you choose the column number corresponding to how each of the properties manifests itself in you at the present period of your life (“Real Self”). Mark your choice with a cross (“x”) in the appropriate box.
After all participants have completed this task, you can proceed to II stage work. Now you need to return to the first pair of polar characteristics and evaluate how you would like this property to be developed in you, i.e. what would you like to be. For example, you rated yourself as a 100% kind person (a cross under the column with number 1), but in life this often interferes and you would like “anger” and “kindness” to be equally represented in you. In this case, at stage II, you choose the position of column No. 4 and mark your choice with a circle. It may happen that you are satisfied with the position that you have - in this case, simply circle the cross placed at the first stage. After you once again looked through all 15 pairs and for each of them marked with a circle the position that corresponds to your “ideal self”, we proceed to the third stage of work.
Treatment results. For each pair of polar properties, calculate the difference between the positions of the “real I” and the “ideal I”. To do this, the absolute difference (without taking into account the sign) between the column number where the cross is and the number where you put the circle is calculated. For example, in the first pair, you rated yourself as a person who is 80% kind (a cross in the column with No. 2), but you would like “kindness” and “anger” to be 50x50 (a circle in the column with No. 4). In this case, the difference will be 4-2 = 2. Write this number next to the first pair. If the cross is in column No. 7 and the circle is under No. 6, the difference is 7-6 = 1. If the position of the cross and circle is the same, the difference will be 0. This number should also be written next to the corresponding pair.
The final stage of the work consists in summing up all 15 digits, which are the difference between the positions of the “real self” and the “ideal self”. The resulting amount is compared with the key.
Interpretation
A number over 25 indicates low self-esteem its owner. Low self-esteem is characteristic of people who tend to doubt themselves, take on their own account the remarks, dissatisfaction of other people, worry and worry about insignificant reasons, and experiences are deep and long-lasting. Such people are often not self-confident, it is difficult for them to make decisions, the need to insist on their own. Comparing themselves with others, they come to disappointing conclusions, they do not like to accept compliments, they see in themselves more shortcomings than virtues.
Usually such people subtly feel the experiences of others, they are vulnerable, impressionable, “thin-skinned”. often (if low self-esteem not associated with a hypercompensatory desire to demonstrate their own significance to everyone) they care more about the convenience of others than about their own benefit, they can sacrifice their interests for the sake of another person. Sometimes others take advantage of it. I must say that others feel good with such people, but they themselves often suffer.
In some cases, low self-esteem leads to a desire to assert oneself at the expense of others, a painful tendency to see behind the actions of other people a desire to hurt or offend. Sometimes unmotivated aggressiveness and outbursts of anger may appear.
Most likely, the origins of low self-esteem should be sought in the style of parenting. It is likely that your parents (or one of them) were too strict or critical, or often compared you to others, or made high demands on your achievements. This cannot be changed, and the path to maturity lies through the awareness and elaboration of one's children's "complexes".
If you scored more than 25, you should reconsider your attitude towards yourself. "Love yourself!" - this is the main task for you. Get rid of negative thoughts, praise yourself more often, benefit even from failures!
A number from 10 to 25 indicates adequate self-assessment. Such people soberly assess themselves, see in themselves both advantages and disadvantages, and are able to respond to circumstances. Taking into account signals from outside, they can change and improve themselves. Both failures and victories are perceived adequately, draw conclusions, learn from mistakes and are ready to perceive new things.
A result of less than 10 points can be interpreted in different ways. Sometimes this indicates a hidden unwillingness to participate in testing, the formal completion of a task. A low score may indicate a defensive reaction, as well as a demonstrated high self-esteem ("I'm fine, leave me alone") or indicate a negative attitude towards testing, unwillingness to be frank. Such a score is also gained by people who are not inclined to introspection and reflection, who do not like to look inside themselves.
If a person answered sincerely and really believes that his "real self" is almost the same as the "ideal self", we can talk about inflated self-esteem, i.e. such people are confident in their own infallibility, and then it is quite difficult to interact with them, since they are not ready to “hear” others, to perceive signals from outside that require some kind of change in their behavior.
Find out what kind of self-esteem you have (adequate, high or low)
1. How often do you have thoughts that you shouldn't have said or done something?
a) very often - 1 point;
b) sometimes - 3 points.
2. If you associate with a brilliant and witty person, you:
a) try to beat him in wit - 5 points;
b) you will not get involved in the competition, but give it its due and leave the conversation - 1 point.
3. Choose one of the opinions that is closest to you:
a) what many people think is luck, in fact, the result of hard work - 5 points;
b) success often depends on a happy coincidence - 1 point;
c) in difficult situation the main thing is not perseverance or luck, but a person who can approve or console - 3 points.
4. You were shown a cartoon or a parody of you. You:
a) laugh and be glad that you have something
original - 3 points;
b) also try to find something funny in your partner and make fun of him - 4 points;
c) be offended, but do not pretend - 1 point.
5. Are you always in a hurry, don't have enough time, or do you take on tasks that are beyond the capacity of one person?
a) yes - 1 point;
b) no - 5 points;
c) I don't know - 3 points.
6. You choose perfume as a gift for a friend. Buy:
a) perfumes that you like - 5 points;
b) perfumes that you think a friend will be happy with,
although you personally do not like them - 3 points;
c) the perfume that was advertised in a recent TV show.
7. Do you like to imagine various situations in which you behave in a completely different way than in life?
a) yes - 1 point;
b) no - 5 points;
c) I don't know - 3 points.
8. Does it bother you when your colleagues (especially younger ones) do better than you?
a) yes - 1 point;
b) no - 5 points;
c) sometimes - 3 points.
9. Do you enjoy arguing with someone?
a) yes - 5 points;
b) no - 1 point;
c) I don't know - 3 points.
10. Close your eyes and try to imagine 3 colors:
a) blue - 1 point;
b) yellow - 3 points;
c) red - 5 points.
Scoring
50-38 points. You are satisfied with yourself and confident in yourself. You have a great need to dominate people, like to emphasize your "I", highlight your opinion. You don't care what people say about you, but you yourself have a tendency to criticize others. The more points you have, the more appropriate the definition: "You love yourself, but do not love others." But you have one drawback: take yourself too seriously, do not accept any critical information. And even if you don’t like the results of the test, most likely you will “defend yourself” with the statement “everyone’s calendars lie.” It's a pity…
37-24 points. You live in harmony with yourself, you know yourself and you can trust yourself. You have the valuable ability to find a way out of difficult situations both personal and in relationships with people. The formula of your attitude towards yourself and others can be expressed in the words: "I am satisfied with myself, satisfied with others." You have a normal healthy self-esteem, you know how to be a support and a source of strength for yourself and, most importantly, not at the expense of others.
23-10 points. Obviously, you are dissatisfied with yourself, you are tormented by doubts and dissatisfaction with your intellect, abilities, achievements, your appearance, age, gender ... Stop! Who said that loving yourself is bad? Who inspired you that a thinking person should be constantly dissatisfied with himself? Of course, no one requires you to be self-satisfied, but you must accept yourself, respect yourself, maintain this spark in yourself.