Piers Harris Children s Self-Concept Scale

Sample Items from the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale

THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT MYSELF

Elien V.  Piers‚ Ph.D. and Dale B. Harris‚ Ph.D.

1969 version

Directions: Here are a set of statements that tell how some people feel about themselves. Read each statement and decide whether or not it describes the way you feel about yourself. If it is true or mostly true for you‚ circle the word "yes" next to the statement. If it is false: or mostly false for you‚ circle the word "no." Answer every question‚ even if some are hard to decide. Do not circle both "yes" and "no" for the same statement.

Remember that there are no right or wrong answers. Only you can tell us how you feel about yourself‚ so we hope you will mark the way you really feel inside.

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The Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale

1969

Name ……………………….. Age …………. Sex (circle one): Girl Boy Grade:

School ……………… Teachers Name (optional):

Today's date:

1. My classmates make fun of me.	yes	no
2. I am a happy person.	yes	no
3. It is hard for me to make friends.	yes	no
4. I am often sad.	yes	no
5. I am smart.	yes	no
6. I am shy.	yes	no
7. I get nervous when the teacher calls on me.	yes	no
8. My looks bother me.	yes	no
9. When I grow up‚ I will be an important person.	yes	no
10. I get worried when we have tests in school.	yes	no
11. I am unpopular.	yes	no
12. I am well behaved in school.	yes	no
13. It is usually my fault when something goes wrong.	yes	no
14. I cause trouble to my family.	yes	no
15. I am strong.	yes	no
16. I have good ideas.	yes	no
17. I am an important member of my family.	yes	no
18. I usually want my own way.	yes	no
19. I am good at making things with my hands.	yes	no
20. I give up easily.	yes	no
21. I am good in my school work.	yes	no
22 I do many bad things.	yes	no
23. I can draw well.	yes	no
24. I am good in music.	yes	no
25. I behave badly at home.	yes	no
26. I am slow in finishing my school work.	yes	no
27. I am an Important member of my class.	yes	no
28. I am nervous.	yes	no
29. I have pretty eyes.	yes	no
30. I can give a good report in front of the class.	yes	no
31. In school I am a dreamer.	yes	no
32 I pick on my brother(s) and slster(s).	yes	no
33. My friends like my Ideas.	yes	no
34. I often get Into trouble.	yes	no
35. I am obedient at home.	yes	no
36. I am lucky.	yes	no
37. I worry a lot.	yes	no
38. My parents expect too much of me.	yes	no
39. I like being the way I am.	yes	no
40. I feel left out of things.	yes	no
41. I have nice hair.	yes	no
42. l often volunteer in school.	yes	no
43. I wish I were different.	yes	no
44. I sleep well at night.	yes	no
45. I hate school.	yes	no
46. I am among the last to be chosen for games.	yes	no
47. l am sick a lot.	yes	no
48. I am often mean to other people.	yes	no
49. My classmates in school think I have good ideas.	yes	no
50. I am unhappy.	yes	no
51. I have many friends.	yes	no
52. l am cheerful.	yes	no
53. I am dumb about most things.	yes	no
54. l am good-looking.	yes	no
55. I have lots of pep.	yes	no
56. I get Into a lot of fights.	yes	no
57. l am popular with boys.	yes	no
58. People pick on me.	yes	no
59. My family is disappointed in me.	yes	no
60. I have a pleasant face.	yes	no
61. When I try to make something‚ no everything seems to go wrongs.	yes	no
62. I am picked on at home.	yes	no
63. I am a leader In games and sports.	yes	no
64. I am clumsy.	yes	no
65. In games and sports‚ i watch instead of play.	yes	no
66. I forget what I learn.	yes	no
67. I am easy to get along with.	yes	no
68. I lose my temper easily.	yes	no
69. I am popular with girls.	yes	no
70. I am a good reader.	yes	no
71. I would rather work alone than with a group.	yes	no
72. I like my brother (sister).	yes	no
73. I have a good figure.	yes	no
74. I am often afraid.	yes	no
75. I am always dr‎opping or breaking things.	yes	no
76. I can be trusted.	yes	no
77. I am different from other people.	yes	no
78. I think bad thoughts.	yes	no
79. I cry easily.	yes	no
80. I am a good person.	yes	no