Core Self-Evaluations Scale.

CSES

What it measures

Core self-evaluations - a higher-order trait integrating Self-esteem, Generalized self-efficacy, Internal locus of control, and Emotional stability (low neuroticism).

Length and format

12 items. 5-point Likert (strongly disagree -> strongly agree) (self-report questionnaire)

Language versions

Many languages incl. ES, DE, ZH, NL, FR, IT, PT, TR (validated adaptations); meta-analysed cross-culturally.

Normative data

No normative data held in our reference library for this instrument. That is a statement about our library, not about the published literature.

Licence

open with attribution

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Reference

Judge, T. A., Erez, A., Bono, J. E., & Thoresen, C. J. (2003). The Core Self-Evaluations Scale: Development of a measure. Personnel Psychology, 56, 303-331. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2003.tb00152.x

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2003.tb00152.x