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Self-Esteem (4-item scale, Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.69)1. I am able to do things as well as most other people.2. I feel that I’m a person of worth, or at least on an equal basis with others.3. I feel that I have a number of good qualities.4. I take a positive attitude toward myself.Response categories: Strongly disagree (1)Somewhat disagree (2)Somewhat agree (3)Strongly agree (4)Responses were summed and averaged. Scores range from 1 to 4.Sense of Self (13-item scale, Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.86)1. Your goals in life are becoming clearer.2. People know they can count on you to “be there” for them.3. You have a clear sense of your beliefs and values.4. There is at least one person who knows “the real you.”5. You have a good deal of freedom to explore things in life that interest you.6. You feel respected by others as an adult.7. There is at least one person with whom you can talk about anything.8. You feel that you are important, that you “matter,” to other people.9. You have a pretty good sense of the path you want to take in life and the stepsto take to get there.10. You can envision the kind of person you’d like to become.11. You feel your life is filled with meaning, a sense of purpose.12. It is easy for you to make close friends.13. People often seek your advice and support.Response categories: Strongly disagree (1)Somewhat disagree (2)Somewhat agree (3)Strongly agree (4)Responses were summed and averaged. Scores range from 1 to 4.113