title: An application of Gough's conceptual model to a measure of adolescent self-esteem.
abstract: The concept of self-esteem is central in psychology, but few well-validated measures exist. This paper presents some preliminary data on the Self-Esteem Questionnaire (SEQ) organized along Gough's conceptual model of primary, secondary, and tertiary evaluation. The SEQ appears to discriminate groups along a self-esteem continuum; fits in well with a variety of theoretical approaches; does not have nuisance loadings on sex, intelligence, or social status; is unduly affected by social desirability; and correlates well with standard measures of self-esteem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, 85721, Tucson, Arizona.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Domino
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blumberg