ERIC Number: EJ1223290
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Publication Date: 2019-Sep
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Multidimensional Scale of Self-Esteem (EMES-16): Psychometric Evaluation of a Domain-Specific Measure of Self-Esteem for French-Speaking Adolescents
Barbot, Baptiste; Safont-Mottay, Claire; Oubrayrie-Roussel, Nathalie
International Journal of Behavioral Development, v43 n5 p436-446 Sep 2019
The EMES-16 is a very short multidimensional measure of domain-specific Self-Esteem designed for French-speaking adolescents. This study presents a psychometric evaluation of this measure among 2603 adolescents with a focus on its factor structure tested in CFA for alternative, theoretically grounded models. Results revealed the superiority of a domain-specific, and partly hierarchical structure, over unidimensional or fully hierarchical structures. This structure supports the derivation of five domain-specific scores (Emotional, Social, Physical, Academic and Creative Self-Esteem) as well as a superordinate composite index (Core Self-Evaluation) underlying the Emotional, Social and Physical Self-Esteem. Measurement invariance testing supported partial equivalence of the construct measured by the EMES-16 across gender and strict equivalence by age groups. Construct validity evaluation suggested strong evidence of EMES-16's scores convergent and divergent validity with measures of unidimensional Self-Esteem, Self-Concept Clarity, Big Five Personality and Social Desirability. Internal consistency was also satisfactory given the concision of the EMES-16 scales. In conclusion, we discuss the promise of the EMES-16 as a psychometrically solid measure for screening and developmental research purposes among French-speaking adolescents.
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Self Concept Measures, French, Psychometrics, Factor Structure, Social Desirability, Self Concept, Personality Traits, Adolescents, Construct Validity, Scores, Creativity, Screening Tests, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Longitudinal Studies, Cultural Differences, Item Analysis, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
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