Abstract
SUMMARY This study examines whether the factor structure of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale consists of two dimensions (Owens, 1993), and whether the two dimensions are associated with different predictive factors and behavioral outcomes among individuals with severe mental illness who are served by community-based, psychosocial rehabilitation agencies. Confirmatory factor analyses of data from these individuals indicated that the traditional global self-esteem scale does reflect two dimensions-i.e., self-enhancement and self-deprecation. Bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed that factors associated with self-enhancement differ from factors associated with self-deprecation. These findings support the validity of two dimensions of self-esteem. Implications for social work practice and research are presented.
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