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Se estudia la fiabilidad y validez de una adaptacin espaola de la escala de au-
toestima de Rosenberg (EAR) en una muestra de 533 pacientes tratados/as en centros
de salud mental de distrito. Los resultados confirman una alta consistencia interna y una
satisfactoria fiabilidad temporal. Asimismo los datos apoyan la validez (de constructo
y de grupos conocidos) del instrumento. La facilidad de aplicacin de esta prueba y
sus aceptables caractersticas psicomtricas constituyen un importante apoyo para su
utilizacin en contextos clnicos.
Palabras clave: autoestima, evaluacin.
Abstract
Reliability and validity of a Spanish adaptation of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
(RSE) were studied on a sample of 533 outpatients treated at the Community Mental
Healh Center. Results confirm a high internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
Likewise the data shows the validity constructs validity and known-groups validity- of
the instrument. The ease of the application of this test and their acceptable psychometric
characteristics are an important support for clinical use.
Key words: self-esteem, assessment.
Direccin del primer autor: Centro de Salud Mental Guadalquivir (Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Roco).
Ronda de Triana 2, bajo. 41010 Sevilla. Correo electrnico: ajvazquez@correo.cop.es
Recibido: junio 2004. Aceptado: octubre 2004.
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