PSY3041 Lab Report: Psychometric Analysis of Self-Esteem Quiz

This report presents a psychometric evaluation of the Self-Esteem Quiz (SEQ), focusing on its reliability and validity. Conducted with 120 undergraduate students from Monash University's PSY3041 course, the study utilized the 10-item Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the DASS to assess the SEQ's performance. The analysis involved exploratory factor analysis, revealing two constructs within the RSES: positively and negatively worded items. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, and the study examined correlations between the SEQ, RSES, and DASS. The findings suggest that the Malay version of the RSES is a valid and reliable tool for assessing self-esteem. The report also discusses the challenges of reverse-worded items and their impact on the validity of self-esteem scales, referencing prior research on the topic. Overall, the study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the SEQ, including reliability and validity, and to explore its relationship with established measures of self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.