Table 3 Self-esteem scores across the intervention program

1

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself

2.56 (.86)

3.50 (.79)

3.00 (.71)

2

At times I think I am no good at all†

2.00 (.69)

2.83 (.86)

3.33 (1.00)

3

I feel that I have a number of good qualities

3.94 (.73)

4.28 (.83)

4.22 (.83)

4

I am able to do things as well as most other people

3.67 (1.03)

4.33 (.77)

4.22 (.67)

5

I feel I do not have much to be proud of†

3.44 (.78)

3.83 (.99)

4.00 (.50)

6

I certainly feel useless at times†

2.33 (.84)

3.06 (.80)

3.56 (.88)

7

I feel I’m a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others

3.61 (.78)

4.17 (.71)

4.00 (.87)

8

I wish I could have more respect for myself

1.72 (.96)

2.11 (.96)

2.33 (1.12)

9

All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure†

3.33 (1.08)

4.17 (.71)

4.44 (.73)

10

I take a positive attitude toward myself

2.83 (1.04)

3.56 (.71)

3.44 (.53)

Total mean (σ)

2.94 (.59)

3.58 (.53)

3.65 (.43)