Piers-Harris™ 3

Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale, Third Edition

Ellen V. Piers, PhD, Shirag K. Shemmassian, PhD, and David S. Herzberg, PhD

Pricing & Ordering

A complete picture of self-concept using a simple yes-or-no response format

Piers-Harris™ 3

Overview

Overview

The Piers-Harris 3 quickly measures self-concept in children, adolescents, and young adults, and identifies individuals who need further testing or treatment. While retaining core features of the widely used Piers-Harris 2, this revised edition has been upgraded with a broader age range and updated item content enhanced with improved readability and clarity. Items reflecting bullying, social isolation, and body image have been added to better assess social acceptance and physical self-concept.

Key Areas Measured

Key Areas Measured

Based on the individual’s own perceptions rather than the observations of parents or teachers, the test assesses self-concept and comprises 58 items and six domains:

  • Behavioral Adjustment
  • Freedom From Anxiety
  • Happiness and Satisfaction
  • Intellectual and School Status
  • Physical Appearance and Attributes
  • Social Acceptance

Quick Reference

Age

Age

6-22

Administration Type

Administration Type

Self

Administration Time

Administration Time

10 - 15 minutes

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

Format(s)

Format(s)

Handscored

Quick Reference

Age

Age

6-22

Administration Type

Administration Type

Self

Administration Time

Administration Time

10 - 15 minutes

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

Format(s)

Format(s)

Handscored

Normative Data

Normative Data

Updated norms based on a new nationally representative sample of nearly 1,400 individuals ages 6 to 22 years.