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Exploring the validity of scores from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) in Burundi: A multi-strategy approach

par Fromont, Anne ;Haddad, Slim H.S.;Heinmüller, Rolf H.R.;Dujardin, Bruno ;Casini, Annalisa
Référence Journal of psychology in Africa, 27, 4, page (316-324), 3
Publication Publié, 2017-08-01

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The present study aimed to validate the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) in Burundi, through a multi-strategy approach used in cross-cultural studies . Respondents were 906 health workers (men = 56%; caregivers 60%) . They responded to a bilingual version of RSES . We utilised Confirmatory Factorial Analysis (CFA) with structural equation modelling and a back translation test to explore the structure of the RSES and the reliability of scores from the scale . Data from an independent sample were analysed for the reliability of scores assessment . CFA results suggested that the global RSES factor was likely contaminated by a method-effect; mainly associated with negatively worded items . Internal consistencies and a back-translation test demonstrated that the negatively worded items were unsuitable in this context . The independent sample study confirmed poor reliability and internal consistency of scores for both alternative language versions of the RSES . Our data suggested that an overall cultural effect, rather than a merely specific language effect, may undermine the cross-cultural transportability of the Western scale .