SIGNED VS UNSIGNED REPORT OF DEPRESSION AND SELF-ESTEEM

This study was conducted to determine if participants respond to items concerning self-esteem and depression in a similar manner whether or not their identities are known. One hundred and thirty-five adolescent s were administered the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI). On the CDI, male adolescents responded more severely on an item involving fighting with others whe n they could be identified. There were no significant differences amon g responses on CSEI items.