The factor structure and composite reliability of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale among ex-prisoners

Boduszek, Daniel, Hyland, Philip, Dhingra, Katie and Mallett, John (2013) The factor structure and composite reliability of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale among ex-prisoners. Personality and Individual Differences, 55 (8). pp. 877-881. ISSN 0191-8869

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the factor structure and composite reliability of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) using a sample of 669 ex-prisoners identified in the National Survey of American Life. Six distinct factor models, with uncorrelated measurement error terms, were specified and tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results indicated that the two-factor model consisting of positive and negative latent variables provided a better fit to the data than the alternative models. Moreover, only positive self-esteem was a significant predictor of recidivism. Composite reliability indicated that the two factors were measured with very good reliability. The results consequently provide additional support for a two-dimensional model of the RSES within offender populations.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Divisions:	School of Business > Staff Research and Publications
Depositing User:	Caoimhe Ní Mhaicín
Date Deposited:	28 May 2014 14:53
Last Modified:	15 May 2018 10:46
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/1391

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