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 > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Schools:	School of Human and Health Sciences School of Human and Health Sciences > Applied Criminology Centre
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Depositing User:	Daniel Boduszek
Date Deposited:	12 Jul 2013 08:40
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2016 16:29
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/17936

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