Part I: Construct Development and Scale Creation
Choose a construct you would like to measure.

I picked self-confidence.

According to Brown (2004) self confidence is defined as one's ability to rely on themselves, to assert oneself socially, regarding what one thinks and possessing the skills to work independently, based on one's learning from personal experience and the ability to make use of prior knowledge. Self confidence measures include self efficacy, self esteem, knowledge and ability to work out problem situations and make informed and successful decisions, without relying on other individuals.

Scaling method for measuring Personal Self-Confidence will entail a survey consisting of 4 questions. Each question will aim at …show more content…

It simply means they are doing the very best job possible to accomplish their personal goals and objectives. Developing self esteem means striving for the best in their life and not comparing yourself to others.

3. Positive self esteem allows people to leverage and maximize all of their skills and talents to maximize their fullest potential. Developing self esteem requires that one inventory their abilities and figure out what they enjoy and what they are good at. Then take advantage of those things to move forward in their professional and personal life.

4. Positive self esteem also requires that they forgive themselves and others for any mistakes. Building self esteem and self confidence means recognizing that not everything is in their control and mistakes will happen along the way. Learn from them and forgive themselves when they fall short of their goals. Then try again!

5. Establishing personal expectations is an important part of building self esteem. It’s difficult to measure progress and success if they don’t know what their goals are. Having clearly defined expectations and goals will help them improve self esteem because they are working towards them.

6. Others cannot make they feel inferior unless they allow them to. The only way they can harm them is if they allow them to do so. People are allowed to have their own opinions but they are special and unique and you must always hold your head up high and believe in yourself. That’s the