Table 3. Items included in RSES and K6.

Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) (strongly agree = 3, agree = 2, disagree = 1, strongly disagree = 0; items with an asterisk are reverse scored)

K6 scale (all = 1, most = 2, some = 3, a little = 4, none = 5)

1. On the whole, I am satisfied with myself. 2. At times, I think I am no good at all.* 3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities. 4. I am able to do things as well as most other people. 5. I feel that I do not have much to be proud of.* 6. I certainly feel useless at times.* 7. I feel that I’m a person of worth, at least on an equal level with others. 8. I wish I could have more respect for myself.* 9. All in all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.* 10. I take a positive attitude toward myself.

1. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel nervous? 2. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel hopeless? 3. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel restless or fidgety? 4. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel so depressed that nothing could cheer you up? 5. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel that everything was an effort? 6. About how often during the past 30 days did you feel worthless?