University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

September 29, 2020

Sheila B. Bugtong
Corporate English Trainer
GoFluent Philippines, Inc.
Northgate, Filinvest, Alabang

Dear Madame;

Greetings in the Good Name of the Lord!

We, 3rd year students of BA/BS in Psychology at the University of Perpetual Help System-
Laguna, enrolled in a course Psychological Assessment 2 and as part of our requirement, have
constructed a psychological test we entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence for Female
Teens with Acne with the following objectives: (1) measure the level of self-confidence of female
teens with acne; (2) determine the coping mechanism of female teens with acne in socializing; and
(3) to know the view of female teens on their self beyond the layer of their skin and determine the
effect of having acne in the self-confidence of female teens.
With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached questionnaire
using the attached rating tool.

We are looking forward that our request would merit your positive response.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully Yours,

De Guia, Czyvel Kryz L. Episcope, Neil Jane M.

Researchers

Noted by:

MARY EASTER CLAIRE S. PEREZ-TORRES, LPT, RPm

Adviser, Psychological Assessment 2
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VALIDATOR’S PROFILE

NAME : Sheila B. Bugtong

POSITION/TITLE : Corporate English Trainer

INSTITUTION : GoFluent Philippines, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL ORG. : N/A

NUMBER OF YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : N/A

LICENSE NUMBER : N/A

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: Currently taking up MA in Clinical Psychology- Pamantasan ng

Lungsod ng Maynila

GRADUATE COURSE : Bachelor’s Degree in AB Psyhology

VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

This hereby certifies that I have personally validated the scale of Czyvel Kryz De Guia, Neil Jane
Episcope and Raven Inggay entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence For Female Teens with Acne
last (October 10, 2020) and approved any remarks made for further development.

. SHIELA B. BUGTONG .
(Signature above Printed Name)
Validator
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VALIDATOR’S PROFILE
NAME : Sheila B. Bugtong
POSITION/TITLE : Corporate English Trainer
INSTITUTION : GoFluent Philippines, Inc.

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

Scale Interpretation Description

5 Very High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 0-5% error.
4 High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 8-10% error.
3 Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 11-15% error.
2 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 16-20% error.
1 Not Valid at All The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 21-25% error.

VALIDATOR’S QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSMENT

INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1

√
The indicators in the questionnaire
consistently and accurately measure each
variables of the investigation.

√
The questionnaire fits with the variables
under the investigation, thus measuring
what it tends to measure.

√
The questionnaire has the capability to
measure items of variables within a given
time frame.

√
The questionnaire has the ability to
distinguish the characteristics or the
properties of differing attributes of the
subjects under study.

√
The questionnaire has the ability to gather
factual data, eliminating biases and
subjectivity.
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INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1

√
Quick and complete data can be generated
by the questionnaire within the time frame
allowed to obtain the data.

√
The questionnaire has no influence on the
variables being measured.

√
The questionnaire is framed in a clear,
simple, in order to avoid risk of error.

√
The questionnaire is capable of generating
data that will be of value and practical use
to the sectors concerned in the
investigation.

Comments and Suggestions:

Most of the questions are good and accurate and could measure what the developers
intend to measure. There is some consistency in the items as well. However, there are
some items that made me confused which factor is being focused on. There are some
revisions needed, but overall, this is an interesting instrument. Good luck!

. SHIELA B. BUGTONG .
(Signature above Printed Name)
Validator
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VALIDATOR’S PROFILE

NAME : Sheila B. Bugtong

POSITION/TITLE : Corporate English Trainer
INSTITUTION : GoFluent Philippines, Inc.

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

EXAMPLE
Demographic Profile Questionnaire

Name (Optional): ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Number: ______________________________ Age: _________________ Sex: ______________

*Q/S – Question/Statement APPROVED REJECTED REVISED REMARKS

Self-Acceptance
PHYSICAL
I am a little
√
Q/S 1
I am confident enough with my physical unsure about the
feature with or without skincare. word“skincare”
because this
could include
products like
facial wash,
moisturizer, and
sunscreen.
Everybody
should have a
good skincare
routine. You
probably
meant “makeup
” since it’s
makeup that can
cover acne.
Skincare is
important
(especially
sunscreen) to
protect the skin,
not necessarily to
hide
imperfections.
I think “physical
√
Q/S 2
I base my confidence on my physical features” is too
features. broad. You can
be more specific
by using “facial
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features”. I am
assuming that
you want to focus
on facial
acne, and not
include body
acne? Although
you can also be
talking about
body acne, it
is easier to hide
than facial
acne, so I am just
speculating that
your main topic
here is facial
acne.
Again with the
√
Q/S 3
I am confident enough to mingle when I'm skincare. If you’re
using skincare. referring
to acne
treatments like
benzoyl peroxide
or salicylic acid,
these treatments
still don’t cover
acne. They heal
the inflammation
but it may take
time, so I am still
confused with the
term “skincare”

√
Q/S 4
I am using beauty products that will help
reduce my acne problem.

√
Q/S 5
I want to try different ways to reduce my
acne problem.

√
Q/S 6
I can’t get enough sleep because of thinking
too much about my acne problem.
This doesn’t
√
Q/S 7
My face feels irritated when I put on some really give me
make up. the impression of
self-acceptance.
One’s face
could be irritated
because of
allergy, which is
not directly
related to self-
acceptance.
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I understand why
√
Q/S 8
When I use rejuvenating products my face you would think
turns red and itchy. this could go
under self-
acceptance.
Maybe you think
when people
use “rejuvenating
products ”, they
might not show
lack of self-
acceptance.
However, I cannot
see the
connection
between using the
products
and getting
bad effects to
self-acceptance. If
you want to keep
this item,
maybe you
should revise
the last part of
the sentence
because it doesn’t
give me
the impression of
acceptance.

√
Q/S 9
I aim to sleep early so I can lessen the
possibility of having more acne.
I would say this
√
Q/S 10
I eat more fruits and vegetables to have doesn’t spark
healthy skin. self-acceptance to
me. I believe
you should
rephrase it to
something like “I
think that I need
to eat more
Vegetables to
improve my skin.”
With a sentence
like this, a
teenager
might give the
impression that
she doesn’t
accept her skin
because she
thinks she needs
to improve it.
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√
Q/S 11
As a perfect way to improve my self-
confidence, I want to have a hobby such as
being physically fit and take pride in it.

√
Q/S 12
I want to go to the gym to be physically
active but I always lose confidence
because of my acne.

√
Q/S 13
I couldn't risk an activity that would force
me to see my real skin.

√
Q/S 14
I avoid trying out for sports in our school
because I feel awkward about my face.

√
Q/S 15
I follow a nutritious diet to lessen my acne.

√
Q/S 16
I use many products and as my skin reacts I
start to do more and more in a vicious cycle.

√
Q/S 17
I prick or pop my pimples that cause my
acne to get worse and have scars on my
face.

√
Q/S 18
I do exercise to improve my skin
complexion, specifically in controlling
acne.

√
Q/S 19
I avoid putting makeup because this will
irritate my skin.

√
Q/S 20
I take care of myself, especially my skin,
so that I won't feel ashamed.

√
Q/S 21
I use natural ways to lessen my acne and
regain self-confidence.

√
Q/S 22
I do meditation to help me accept my
flaws and imperfections.

√
Q/S 23
I wash my face frequently because I'm
conscious about my face.

This is broad.
√
Q/S 24
I do everything I see that could lessen my When you say
problems regarding my acne. “do everything,”
do you mean
use different
ways to lessen
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acne? If so,
simply remove
“my problems”,
because that part
confuses me.
What problems?
Is it self-
confidence? or
are there other
problems
associated with
having acne? I
just don’t think
that part is
necessary.

√
Q/S 25
I always sleep because I am sad about my
skin problem.
EMOTIONAL

√
Q/S 1
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as
most people.

√
Q/S 2
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.

√
Q/S 3
I pity myself for having acne.

√
Q/S 4
I feel very bad about myself for having an
acne problem.

√
Q/S 5
I feel unattractive because of my
appearance.

√
Q/S 6
When I see pretty faces in social media I
feel bad for myself.

√
Q/S 7
I still feel bad when I get compliments
because I think they are lying to boost my
confidence.

√
Q/S 8
I feel envious when I see someone having
a clear skin.

√
Q/S 9
I am stressed because of my acne.

√
Q/S 10
I am dissatisfied and not proud of myself.

√
Q/S 11
I always feel unwanted because of my
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acne.

√
Q/S 12
I turn self-judgment into an opportunity
for self-love and compassion.

√
Q/S 13
I always think that people might find me
disgusting because of my acne.

√
Q/S 14
My skin caused me such sadness
throughout my life.

√
Q/S 15
I feel worthless because of my acne.

You may say “I

√
Q/S 16
I felt rubbish about myself all the time. always feel like
rubbish.” or “I
consider myself
rubbish all the
time.” However,
this may not be
directly related to
their acne. A lot of
people consider
themselves
rubbish because
of other reasons.
If you want to
include this, you
may want to
revise the
sentence.
This is very
√
Q/S 17
I felt alone and frustrated due to the way I broad.
am. You were going
for how they feel
about themselves
with regard to
their facial
imperfections, not
their whole being.
This could mean
they feel alone
because they
don’t feel loved in
general, not
necessarily
because of their
skin.
If you assume
√
Q/S 18
It has taken me a really long time to accept that they now
the way my skin is. accept
themselves, use
the simple past
tense instead
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of the present
perfect tense
“It took…”

√
Q/S 19
I am frustrated and desperate in trying
many treatments on my skin.

√
Q/S 20
I blame myself because I think I didn't
take care of my skin that much.

√
Q/S 21
I lost interest in doing everything I like
because I am thinking of how to get rid of
my acne.

√
Q/S 22
Looking at myself in the mirror makes me
cry.

√
Q/S 23
I feel upset and irritated about recurrent
and ongoing spots, redness and scarring
on my face.

√
Q/S 24
I feel awful about myself for being
desperate in using any skincare products.

√
Q/S 25
I feel hopeless whenever I use skincare
products that are not good for my skin
type.
BEHAVIORAL

√
Q/S 1
I wear makeup every day to hide my acne
and have courage to face other people.

√
Q/S 2
I love to look at myself in the mirror.

√
Q/S 3
I find myself unique and beautiful.

√
Q/S 4
I can't look at myself because I hate my
acne.
This doesn’t seem
√
Q/S 5
I feel shy entering beauty cosmetics behavioral. You
shops. may want to
include this
under
“emotional”
section. You can
also try revising
it. What does she
do when entering
beauty shops?
How does she
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behave or act
when inside the
shops.
I don’t see how
√
Q/S 6
I can remain calm when facing difficulties this is related to
because I can rely on my coping abilities. having acne.
Same as the
√
Q/S 7
I can usually handle whatever comes my previous item.
way. How is this
related to having
acne or
how they cope
with their acne
problems?
I still don’t see
√
Q/S 8
I am confident that I could deal efficiently how this is related
with unexpected events. to coping with
acne problems.
This should be
√
Q/S 9
I feel good about myself and what I look under
like. “emotional”
section.
This one too.
√
Q/S 10
I love myself even when others reject me.

√
Q/S 11
I fight back with people who are teasing
me about my face.
This is too broad.
√
Q/S 12
I feel different from most people and wish I
was more like them.
I am a little
√
Q/S 13
I am pleased with my appearance right confused about
now. this section. Isn’t
this supposed to
measure their
coping skills? I
don’t see how this
answers that.
If this section is
√
Q/S 14
I am losing my self-confidence every day supposed to
because of my appearance. measure their
coping
mechanisms, I
don’t think this
should be
included here.

√
Q/S 15
I wear a cap to hide my face.

√
Q/S 16
I isolate myself when I am having
breakouts.
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This should be
√
Q/S 17
My face hinders me from doing something under self-
confident. acceptance.
This one too.
√
Q/S 18
I feel like I am not capable of overcoming
my insecurities.
This doesn’t seem
√
Q/S 19
I can’t seem to recognize my own beauty. like a behavioral
item.
This is too broad.
√
Q/S 20
I take effort to learn whatever I can about What problem
the problem I am facing. exactly?

√
Q/S 21
I never stop looking for ways to help
myself with my acne problem.
This is similar to
√
Q/S 22
I am stunning with or without acne. the last question
in the previous
section.

√
Q/S 23
I feel hopeless when trying a new product
for my face and nothing happens.
Suggested
√
Q/S 24
Having acne causes me a lot of doubts in revision: Having
myself. acne causes me
To doubt myself.
Also, try
constructing an
item that shows
what they might
Do because they
doubt themselves
due to their acne.
This is emotional.
√
Q/S 25
Every time I touch my face, I feel sad and
hopeless.

Social Acceptance
PEERS
Social acceptance
√
Q/S 1
I am losing my confidence whenever I talk is about
to someone. accepting
diversity in
groups or trying
to be like to be
accepted by them.

√
Q/S 2
I am happy whenever someone befriends
me.

√
Q/S 3
I can’t stand in front of many people
because they might find me ugly.
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√
Q/S 4
I ask my friends for advice on how to
lessen my acne.
For improvement,
√
Q/S 5
I love to be around with people because I you might want to
am confident. rephrase it so it
sounds that she
is accepted by
others, not
because she is
confident,
because that may
fall to self-
acceptance.

√
Q/S 6
I am not into groufie or group pictures
because I am afraid that someone will make
fun of my face.

√
Q/S 7
I am worried about what other people
think of me.

√
Q/S 8
I feel uncomfortable when people talk
about their skincare routine because they
might compare me.

√
Q/S 9
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking
as most people.
It should be: I
√
Q/S 10
I think everyone doesn't like to be friends think no one likes
with me. to be friends with
me. You may also
say:I think
everyone doesn’t
seem interested
in
being friends with
me. Although
when making
negative
sentences, “no
one” or “nobody
” is more
appropriate.

√
Q/S 11
I am confident to mingle with other
people.
Q/S 12 with THE opposite
sex
√
I feel shy to make friends with my opposite
sex.
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√
Q/S 13
I avoid taking pictures with my friends who
have a clear skin.

√
Q/S 14
I feel uncomfortable when my friends talk
about their faces.

What specific
√
Q/S 15
I have a problem expressing concerns in a concerns? This is
group. too broad.
This doesn’t
√
Q/S 16
I feel shy when someone asks me about my seem to fall under
face. social
acceptance.

√
Q/S 17
I feel happy when someone appreciates my
beauty.

√
Q/S 18
I hate and feel embarrassed when people
stare at me and whisper in public places
about my skin.

√
Q/S 19
People I considered friends would make
jokes about my skin and bring me down at
any opportunity.

√
Q/S 20
My friends are making sure I don't feel left
out.

√
Q/S 21
When my friends are laughing, I feel like
it's because of my skin.

√
Q/S 22
They are very careful not to hurt me when
our topic is about physical features.

√
Q/S 23
I am anxious that my friends may be shy
being seen with me.

√
Q/S 24
My friends are really supportive and give
advice to help me increase my confidence.

√
Q/S 25
Sometimes I don't join my friends in
activities, hanging out, and such because
I'm shy to be seen with them.
SOCIETY

√
Q/S 1
I love to take a selfie and always proud
when posting it on my social media
accounts.
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√
Q/S 2
I have a fear of being rejected because of
my acne.

√
Q/S 3
Negative feedback from others does not
affect my level of self-confidence.

√
Q/S 4
I consider compliments as a confidence
booster.
This looks like it
√
Q/S 5
I look for social media posts about acne should be under
problems to make myself feel better. behavioral. It
doesn’t come
across as social
acceptance.

√
Q/S 6
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.

√
Q/S 7
I feel concerned about the impression I am
making.

√
Q/S 8
I cannot look at other people's eyes
because I'm shy of my face.

√
Q/S 9
I edit my photos and remove my acne
before posting on social media.

√
Q/S 10
I am afraid that the reason why I have no
romantic relationship is because of my
acne.

√
Q/S 11
I do not post any selfies or pictures on my
social media accounts because they might
compare it to others.

√
Q/S 12
I am being bullied by others who do not
have acne problems.

√
Q/S 13
I always use application filters when I am
taking selfies to hide my acne.

√
Q/S 14
Social media makes me feel even more
insecure about my acne.

√
Q/S 15
I have to make myself pretty to be accepted
by others.
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I think the word

√
Q/S 16
I have to always look good because that’s validation is too
strong for the
where I will get validation from others.
test which may
cause bias. You
might want to
replace it with “I
have to look good
so I get
recognized by
others.”

√
Q/S 17
My social life was ruled by my acne.
“Every time I look
√
Q/S 18
Every time I look with other people I am at other people…”
presented with a standard of beauty that
feels impossible for me to achieve.
“I have difficulty
√
Q/S 19
I have a problem in relationship building building
relationships…”
because of my acne.
We say “confident
√
Q/S 20
Watching a blogger on social media like about/in
something”
LetiSha makes me feel proud and confident
instead of “on”.
on my skin. (Interesting! I didn’t
know who Letisha
is, so I had to look
her up. She’s very
talented. I think you
don’t have to
include her name
though. Some girls
might not be
familiar with her.)
I think we should
√
Q/S 21
Social media increases my anxiety about my not keep pushing
social media in
acne and I am slowly losing my confidence.
general as a
factor
that affects their
self-confidence.
You could be
more specific to
“beautiful
pictures
on social media”
because the term
“social media” is
too broad.
Use the simple
√
Q/S 22
I always deleted and untagged a photo of present tense
(delete and untag)
myself where I had acne in my social media
when talking
accounts. about a habitual
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action in the
present.
This sentence
might give an
impression that in
the past, they
would always
do that but not
anymore.

√
Q/S 23
I stayed off using social media so I wouldn’t
have to post or see photos of myself.

√
Q/S 24
I always turn off my camera when video
chatting because I feel embarrassed about
my face.

√
Q/S 25
I feel sad because I am not as pretty as what
commercials on televisions say we should
be.
FAMILY

√
Q/S 1
My family keeps on insisting that I should go
see a dermatologist.

√
Q/S 2
I can't help but compare myself to other
family members who do not have acne.
Just like another
√
Q/S 3
My family accepts me for who I am even item earlier, the
way she looks
with my looks.
might be too
broad. Some
girls are
embarrassed
about how they
look not
necessarily
because of acne.
Some girls might
have acne yet it’s
not their acne that
they feel ashamed
of.
There could be
√
Q/S 4
I feel shy whenever there are family other reasons
why she feel shy.
gatherings with extended family.

√
Q/S 5
Whenever my brother/sister teases me
about my acne, I feel sad.

√
Q/S 6
I feel insecure when my relatives point out
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my acne.
Gatherings You
√
Q/S 7
I feel shy when my relatives give advice and are talking about
tips about my acne during gathering. them in general,
not one particular
gathering.

√
Q/S 8
I usually ask my family members about their
skincare routine for me to try it too.

√
Q/S 9
My family always supports me and gives me
compliments on my face.

√
Q/S 10
I blame my genes for having acne.

√
Q/S 11
I lose confidence whenever my family jokes
about my acne.

√
Q/S 12
Whenever we eat together, they often call
out my skin.

√
Q/S 13
My family makes my acne problem a big
deal.

√
Q/S 14
I am happy when my family provides my
skincare products so I can maintain my acne
from getting worse.

√
Q/S 15
I feel comfortable when my family is
protecting me from someone who notices
my acne.

√
Q/S 16
I am bothered when someone in my family
keeps looking at my face.

√
Q/S 17
I am shy when someone in my family keeps
on noticing my activities that will cause
acne.
This could
√
Q/S 18
I am happy when someone in my family supporting them
for many different
supports me without judgment.
reasons.
This is very
√
Q/S 19
I feel bad for myself when my family makes similar to other
items.
fun of my acne.
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Another very
√
Q/S 20
Family jokes offend me especially when it is similar item.
about my skin.

√
Q/S 21
My family is helping me rebuild my
confidence.
How is this
√
Q/S 22
My family compares me to local artists they related to their
confidence with
have seen in a commercial.
regard to acne?

√
Q/S 23
My mother always buys me skin care
products.

√
Q/S 24
My family members lift me up whenever I
feel ashamed.

√
Q/S 25
My family encourage me to face my fears
and strengthen my confidence.

. SHIELA B. BUGTONG .
(Signature above Printed Name)
Validator

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

Department of Psychology

October 06, 2020

Shiella May D. Mariano, RPm

Corporate Trainer
DENSO Philippines Corporation
CIP 1, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna

Dear Madame;

Greetings in the Good Name of the Lord!

We, 3rd year students of BA/BS in Psychology at the University of Perpetual Help System-
Laguna, enrolled in a course Psychological Assessment 2 and as part of our requirement, have
constructed a psychological test we entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence for Female
Teens with Acne with the following objectives: (1) measure the level of self-confidence of female
teens with acne; (2) determine the coping mechanism of female teens with acne in socializing; and
(3) to know the view of female teens on their self beyond the layer of their skin and determine the
effect of having acne in the self-confidence of female teens.
With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached questionnaire
using the attached rating tool.

We are looking forward that our request would merit your positive response.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully Yours,

De Guia, Czyvel Kryz L. Episcope, Neil Jane M.

Researchers

Noted by:

MARY EASTER CLAIRE S. PEREZ-TORRES, LPT, RPm

Adviser, Psychological Assessment 2

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE
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NAME : Sheilla May D. Mariano, RPm

POSITION/TITLE : Corporate Trainer

INSTITUTION : DENSO Philippines Corporation

PROFESSIONAL ORG. : PAP

NUMBER OF YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : 4 years and 7 months

LICENSE NUMBER : N/A

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: Masteral

GRADUATE COURSE : Master of Science in Psychology

VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

This hereby certifies that I have personally validated the scale of Czyvel Kryz De Guia, Neil Jane
Episcope and Raven Inggay entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence For Female Teens with Acne
last October 10, 2020 and approved any remarks made for further development.

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE
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NAME : Sheilla May D. Mariano, RPm

POSITION/TITLE : Corporate Trainer
INSTITUTION : DENSO Philippines Corporation

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

Scale Interpretation Description

5 Very High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 0-5% error.
4 High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 8-10% error.
3 Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 11-15% error.
2 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 16-20% error.
1 Not Valid at All The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 21-25% error.

VALIDATOR’S QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSMENT

INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1
The indicators in the questionnaire /
consistently and accurately measure each
variables of the investigation.

The questionnaire fits with the variables /

under the investigation, thus measuring
what it tends to measure.

The questionnaire has the capability to /

measure items of variables within a given
time frame.

The questionnaire has the ability to /

distinguish the characteristics or the
properties of differing attributes of the
subjects under study.

The questionnaire has the ability to gather /

factual data, eliminating biases and
subjectivity.

INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1
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Quick and complete data can be generated /

by the questionnaire within the time frame
allowed to obtain the data.

The questionnaire has no influence on the /

variables being measured.

The questionnaire is framed in a clear, /

simple, in order to avoid risk of error.

The questionnaire is capable of generating /

data that will be of value and practical use
to the sectors concerned in the
investigation.

Comments and Suggestions:

Your objectives are to measure the level of self-confidence, determine the coping mechanism
and the view of female teen on their self. Based on your indicators, it did not measure these
three objectives. You have society, family, social, emotional, behavioral, and physical as
indicators, but they do not measure the level of self-confidence, coping mechanism and view
of female teen on their self. Your indicators should be the level of confidence, types of coping
mechanism and different views on self.

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE

NAME : Sheilla May D. Mariano, RPm

POSITION/TITLE : Corporate Trainer
INSTITUTION : DENSO Philippines Corporation
 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

EXAMPLE
Demographic Profile Questionnaire

Name (Optional): ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Number: ______________________________ Age: _________________ Sex: ______________

*Q/S – Question/Statement APPROVED REJECTED REVISED REMARKS

Self-Acceptance
PHYSICAL
Q/S 1 /
I am confident enough with my physical
feature with or without skincare.
Q/S 2 /
I base my confidence on my physical
features.

Q/S 3 /
I am confident enough to mingle when I'm
using skincare.
Q/S 4 /
I am using beauty products that will help
reduce my acne problem.
Q/S 5 /
I want to try different ways to reduce my
acne problem.
Q/S 6 /
I can’t get enough sleep because of thinking
too much about my acne problem.
Q/S 7 / This is not
My face feels irritated when I put on some self-
make up. acceptance

Q/S 8 /
When I use rejuvenating products my face
turns red and itchy.
Q/S 9 /
I aim to sleep early so I can lessen the
possibility of having more acne.
Q/S 10 /
I eat more fruits and vegetables to have
healthy skin.
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Q/S 11 /
As a perfect way to improve my self-
confidence, I want to have a hobby such as
being physically fit and take pride in it.
Q/S 12 /
I want to go to the gym to be physically
active but I always lose confidence
because of my acne.
Q/S 13 /
I couldn't risk an activity that would force
me to see my real skin.
Q/S 14 /
I avoid trying out for sports in our school
because I feel awkward about my face.
Q/S 15 / This
I follow a nutritious diet to lessen my acne. measures
coping
mechanism
but not the
physical –
self
accetance.
Q/S 16 /
I use many products and as my skin reacts I
start to do more and more in a vicious
cycle.
Q/S 17 /
I prick or pop my pimples that cause my
acne to get worse and have scars on my
face.
Q/S 18 / This is also
I do exercise to improve my skin a coping
complexion, specifically in controlling mechanism
acne. but it
should not
be under
this
category.
Q/S 19 /
I avoid putting makeup because this will
irritate my skin.
Q/S 20 /
I take care of myself, especially my skin,
so that I won't feel ashamed.
Q/S 21 / This is
I use natural ways to lessen my acne and coping
regain self-confidence. mechanism,
not under
self-
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acceptance
– physical.
Q/S 22 / This is
I do meditation to help me accept my coping
flaws and imperfections. mechanism,
not under
self-
acceptance
– physical.
Q/S 23 /
I wash my face frequently because I'm
conscious about my face.
Q/S 24 /
I do everything I see that could lessen my
problems regarding my acne.
Q/S 25 / This is not
I always sleep because I am sad about my physical,
skin problem. your
statement
is about
being sad
that’s why
she always
sleeps.
EMOTIONAL
Q/S 1 / You are not
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as measuring
most people. her
emotional
state
Q/S 2 /
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.
Q/S 3 /
I pity myself for having acne.
Q/S 4 /
I feel very bad about myself for having an
acne problem.
Q/S 5 /
I feel unattractive because of my
appearance.
Q/S 6 /
When I see pretty faces in social media I
feel bad for myself.
Q/S 7 /
I still feel bad when I get compliments
because I think they are lying to boost my
confidence.
Q/S 8 /
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I feel envious when I see someone having

a clear skin.
Q/S 9 /
I am stressed because of my acne.
Q/S 10 /
I am dissatisfied and not proud of myself.
Q/S 11 /
I always feel unwanted because of my
acne.
Q/S 12 /
I turn self-judgment into an opportunity
for self-love and compassion.
Q/S 13 /
I always think that people might find me
disgusting because of my acne.
Q/S 14 /
My skin caused me such sadness
throughout my life.
Q/S 15 /
I feel worthless because of my acne.

Q/S 16 /
I felt rubbish about myself all the time.
Q/S 17 /
I felt alone and frustrated due to the way I
am.
Q/S 18 / Not about
It has taken me a really long time to accept emotion.
the way my skin is.
Q/S 19 /
I am frustrated and desperate in trying
many treatments on my skin.
Q/S 20 /
I blame myself because I think I didn't
take care of my skin that much.
Q/S 21 /
I lost interest in doing everything I like
because I am thinking of how to get rid of
my acne.
Q/S 22 /
Looking at myself in the mirror makes me
cry.
Q/S 23 /
I feel upset and irritated about recurrent
and ongoing spots, redness and scarring
on my face.
Q/S 24 /
I feel awful about myself for being
desperate in using any skincare products.
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Q/S 25 /
I feel hopeless whenever I use skincare
products that are not good for my skin
type.
BEHAVIORAL
Q/S 1 /
I wear makeup every day to hide my acne
and have courage to face other people.
Q/S 2 /
I love to look at myself in the mirror.
Q/S 3 /
I find myself unique and beautiful.
Q/S 4 /
I can't look at myself because I hate my
acne.
Q/S 5 /
I feel shy entering beauty cosmetics
shops.
Q/S 6 /
I can remain calm when facing difficulties
because I can rely on my coping abilities.
Q/S 7 / Too broad
I can usually handle whatever comes my
way.
Q/S 8 /
I am confident that I could deal efficiently
with unexpected events.
Q/S 9 /
I feel good about myself and what I look
like.
Q/S 10 /
I love myself even when others reject me.
Q/S 11 /
I fight back with people who are teasing
me about my face.
Q/S 12 /
I feel different from most people and wish I
was more like them.
Q/S 13 /
I am pleased with my appearance right
now.
Q/S 14 /
I am losing my self-confidence every day
because of my appearance.
Q/S 15 /
I wear a cap to hide my face.
Q/S 16 /
I isolate myself when I am having
breakouts.
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Q/S 17 /
My face hinders me from doing something
confident.
Q/S 18 /
I feel like I am not capable of overcoming
my insecurities.
Q/S 19 /
I can’t seem to recognize my own beauty.
Q/S 20 /
I take effort to learn whatever I can about
the problem I am facing.
Q/S 21 /
I never stop looking for ways to help
myself with my acne problem.
Q/S 22 /
I am stunning with or without acne.
Q/S 23 /
I feel hopeless when trying a new product
for my face and nothing happens.
Q/S 24 /
Having acne causes me a lot of doubts in
myself.
Q/S 25 /
Every time I touch my face, I feel sad and
hopeless.

Social Acceptance
PEERS
Q/S 1 /
I am losing my confidence whenever I talk
to someone.
Q/S 2 /
I am happy whenever someone befriends
me.
Q/S 3 /
I can’t stand in front of many people
because they might find me ugly.
Q/S 4 /
I ask my friends for advice on how to
lessen my acne.
Q/S 5 /
I love to be around with people because I
am confident.
Q/S 6 / Remove
I am not into groufie or group pictures groufie
because I am afraid that someone will make
fun of my face.
Q/S 7 /
I am worried about what other people
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think of me.
Q/S 8 /
I feel uncomfortable when people talk
about their skincare routine because they
might compare me.
Q/S 9 /
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking
as most people.
Q/S 10 /
I think everyone doesn't like to be friends
with me.
Q/S 11 /
I am confident to mingle with other
people.
Q/S 12 /
I feel shy to make friends with my opposite
sex.
Q/S 13 /
I avoid taking pictures with my friends who
have a clear skin.
Q/S 14 /
I feel uncomfortable when my friends talk
about their faces.

Q/S 15 /
I have a problem expressing concerns in a
group.
Q/S 16 /
I feel shy when someone asks me about my
face.
Q/S 17 /
I feel happy when someone appreciates my
beauty.
Q/S 18 /
I hate and feel embarrassed when people
stare at me and whisper in public places
about my skin.
Q/S 19 /
People I considered friends would make
jokes about my skin and bring me down at
any opportunity.
Q/S 20 /
My friends are making sure I don't feel
left out.
Q/S 21 /
When my friends are laughing, I feel like
it's because of my skin.
Q/S 22 /
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They are very careful not to hurt me when

our topic is about physical features.
Q/S 23 /
I am anxious that my friends may be shy
being seen with me.
Q/S 24 /
My friends are really supportive and give
advice to help me increase my confidence.
Q/S 25 /
Sometimes I don't join my friends in
activities, hanging out, and such because
I'm shy to be seen with them.
SOCIETY
Q/S 1 /
I love to take a selfie and always proud
when posting it on my social media
accounts.
Q/S 2 /
I have a fear of being rejected because of
my acne.
Q/S 3 /
Negative feedback from others does not
affect my level of self-confidence.
Q/S 4 /
I consider compliments as a confidence
booster.
Q/S 5 /
I look for social media posts about acne
problems to make myself feel better.
Q/S 6 /
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.

Q/S 7 /
I feel concerned about the impression I am
making.
Q/S 8 /
I cannot look at other people's eyes
because I'm shy of my face.
Q/S 9 /
I edit my photos and remove my acne
before posting on social media.
Q/S 10 /
I am afraid that the reason why I have no
romantic relationship is because of my
acne.
Q/S 11 /
I do not post any selfies or pictures on my
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social media accounts because they might

compare it to others.
Q/S 12 /
I am being bullied by others who do not
have acne problems.
Q/S 13 /
I always use application filters when I am
taking selfies to hide my acne.
Q/S 14 /
Social media makes me feel even more
insecure about my acne.
Q/S 15 /
I have to make myself pretty to be accepted
by others.
Q/S 16 /
I have to always look good because that’s
where I will get validation from others.
Q/S 17 /
My social life was ruled by my acne.
Q/S 18 /
Every time I look with other people I am
presented with a standard of beauty that
feels impossible for me to achieve.
Q/S 19 /
I have a problem in relationship building
because of my acne.
Q/S 20 /
Watching a blogger on social media like
LetiSha makes me feel proud and confident
on my skin.
Q/S 21 /
Social media increases my anxiety about my
acne and I am slowly losing my confidence.

Q/S 22 /
I always deleted and untagged a photo of
myself where I had acne in my social media
accounts.
Q/S 23 /
I stayed off using social media so I wouldn’t
have to post or see photos of myself.
Q/S 24 /
I always turn off my camera when video
/chatting because I feel embarrassed about
my ace.
Q/S 25 /
I feel sad because I am not as pretty as what
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commercials on televisions say we should

be.
FAMILY
Q/S 1 /
My family keeps on insisting that I should
go see a dermatologist.
Q/S 2 /
I can't help but compare myself to other
family members who do not have acne.
Q/S 3 /
My family accepts me for who I am even
with my looks.
Q/S 4 /
I feel shy whenever there are family
gatherings with extended family.
Q/S 5 /
Whenever my brother/sister teases me
about my acne, I feel sad.
Q/S 6 /
I feel insecure when my relatives point out
my acne.
Q/S 7 /
I feel shy when my relatives give advice and
tips about my acne during gathering.
Q/S 8 /
I usually ask my family members about their
skincare routine for me to try it too.
Q/S 9 /
My family always supports me and gives me
compliments on my face.
Q/S 10 /
I blame my genes for having acne.
Q/S 11 /
I lose confidence whenever my family jokes
about my acne.

Q/S 12 /
Whenever we eat together, they often call
out my skin.
Q/S 13 /
My family makes my acne problem a big
deal.
Q/S 14 /
I am happy when my family provides my
skincare products so I can maintain my acne
from getting worse.
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Q/S 15 /
I feel comfortable when my family is
protecting me from someone who notices
my acne.
Q/S 16 /
I am bothered when someone in my family
keeps looking at my face.
Q/S 17 /
I am shy when someone in my family keeps
on noticing my activities that will cause
acne.
Q/S 18 /
I am happy when someone in my family
supports me without judgment.
Q/S 19 /
I feel bad for myself when my family makes
fun of my acne.
Q/S 20 /
Family jokes offend me especially when it is
about my skin.
Q/S 21 /
My family is helping me rebuild my
confidence.
Q/S 22 /
My family compares me to local artists they
have seen in a commercial.
Q/S 23 /
My mother always buys me skin care
products.
Q/S 24 /
My family members lift me up whenever I
feel ashamed.
Q/S 25 /
My family encourage me to face my fears
and strengthen my confidence.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Psychology
 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

September 29, 2020

Jezzebelle Baldo
Psychologist
M Psych Services
(Address of the Institution)

Dear Madame;

Greetings in the Good Name of the Lord!

We, 3rd year students of BA/BS in Psychology at the University of Perpetual Help System-
Laguna, enrolled in a course Psychological Assessment 2 and as part of our requirement, have
constructed a psychological test we entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence for Female
Teens with Acne with the following objectives: (1) measure the level of self-confidence of female
teens with acne; (2) determine the coping mechanism of female teens with acne in socializing; and
(3) to know the view of female teens on their self beyond the layer of their skin and determine the
effect of having acne in the self-confidence of female teens.
With your expertise, we are humbly asking your permission to validate the attached questionnaire
using the attached rating tool.

We are looking forward that our request would merit your positive response.

Thank you very much.

Respectfully Yours,

De Guia, Czyvel Kryz L. Episcope, Neil Jane M.

Researchers

Noted by:

MARY EASTER CLAIRE S. PEREZ-TORRES, LPT, RPm

Adviser, Psychological Assessment 2

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE

NAME : Jezzebelle Baldo

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City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

POSITION/TITLE : Psychologist

INSTITUTION : M Psych Services

PROFESSIONAL ORG. : N/A

NUMBER OF YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : 6

LICENSE NUMBER : 001310

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: Post Graduate

GRADUATE COURSE : MS Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology

VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

This hereby certifies that I have personally validated the scale of Czyvel Kryz De Guia, Neil Jane
Episcope and Raven Inggay entitled DEI’S Scale of Self-Confidence For Female Teens with Acne
last (October 2, 2020) and approved any remarks made for further development.

. JEZZEBELLE BALDO .
(Signature above Printed Name)
Validator

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE
NAME : Jezzebelle Baldo
POSITION/TITLE : Psychologist
INSTITUTION : M Psych Services
 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

Scale Interpretation Description

5 Very High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 0-5% error.
4 High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 8-10% error.
3 Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 11-15% error.
2 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 16-20% error.
1 Not Valid at All The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the
investigation, allowing 21-25% error.

VALIDATOR’S QUESTIONNAIRE ASSESSMENT

INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1
The indicators in the questionnaire
consistently and accurately measure each /
variables of the investigation.

The questionnaire fits with the variables

under the investigation, thus measuring /
what it tends to measure.

The questionnaire has the capability to

measure items of variables within a given /
time frame.

The questionnaire has the ability to

distinguish the characteristics or the /
properties of differing attributes of the
subjects under study.

The questionnaire has the ability to gather

factual data, eliminating biases and /
subjectivity.

INDICATORS RATING
5 4 3 2 1
Quick and complete data can be generated
by the questionnaire within the time frame /
allowed to obtain the data.
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The questionnaire has no influence on the

variables being measured. /
The questionnaire is framed in a clear,
simple, in order to avoid risk of error. /
The questionnaire is capable of generating
data that will be of value and practical use /
to the sectors concerned in the
investigation.

Comments and Suggestions:

It is in the objectives that it is a scale to measure self-confidence but the subtitle in the
table is self-acceptance. It is a bit confusing. It would be better that self-confidence is
defined well and just stick with self-confidence.
For the emotional section, kindly balance that positive items (the positive feelings
towards self) and the negative items (the negative feelings towards self). I noticed that
there are more negative feelings than positive ones. Be more direct with your statements
for each item and phrase it well.
Likewise, I notice some items that does not fit in the category. In categorizing, if it is
emotional, then all items under it should be related to emotions. If the items are under
behavioral, then it should be stated with actions, not a response to feelings but rather as
behavior towards the acne. Try to imagine the actions of a person confident even s/he
has acne and the person who is not.

. JEZZEBELLE BALDO .
(Signature above Printed Name)
Validator

VALIDATOR’S PROFILE

NAME : Jezzebelle Baldo

POSITION/TITLE : Psychologist
 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
City of Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, 4024

INSTITUTION : M Psych Services

. DEI’S SCALE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FEMALE TEENS WITH ACNE .

Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data
gathering for the investigation stated above, to establish its validity. You are requested to give your
honest assessment using the criteria stated below; please check only one from the selection.

EXAMPLE
Demographic Profile Questionnaire

Name (Optional): ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Number: ______________________________ Age: _________________ Sex: ______________

*Q/S – Question/Statement APPROVED REJECTED REVISED REMARKS

Self-Acceptance
PHYSICAL
Q/S 1 /
I am confident enough with my physical
feature with or without skincare.
Q/S 2 /
I base my confidence on my physical features.

Q/S 3 /
I am confident enough to mingle when I'm
using skincare.
Q/S 4 /
I am using beauty products that will help
reduce my acne problem.
Q/S 5 /
I want to try different ways to reduce my acne
problem.
Q/S 6 /
I can’t get enough sleep because of thinking
too much about my acne problem.
Q/S 7 / The face feels
My face feels irritated when I put on some or you are the
make up. one that feels
that your face
is irritated.

Q/S 8 / What would be

When I use rejuvenating products my face the relation of
this item to
turns red and itchy. self-acceptance?
Q/S 9 /
I aim to sleep early so I can lessen the
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possibility of having more acne.

Q/S 10 /
I eat more fruits and vegetables to have
healthy skin.
Q/S 11 /
As a perfect way to improve my self-
confidence, I want to have a hobby such as
being physically fit and take pride in it.
Q/S 12 / Can you write it
I want to go to the gym to be physically in a more direct
statement and
active but I always lose confidence because shorter?
of my acne.
Q/S 13 /
I couldn't risk an activity that would force me
to see my real skin.
Q/S 14 /
I avoid trying out for sports in our school
because I feel awkward about my face.
Q/S 15 /
I follow a nutritious diet to lessen my acne.
Q/S 16 /
I use many products and as my skin reacts I
start to do more and more in a vicious cycle.
Q/S 17 /
I prick or pop my pimples that cause my
acne to get worse and have scars on my face.
Q/S 18 /
I do exercise to improve my skin
complexion, specifically in controlling acne.
Q/S 19 /
I avoid putting makeup because this will
irritate my skin.
Q/S 20 /
I take care of myself, especially my skin, so
that I won't feel ashamed.
Q/S 21 /
I use natural ways to lessen my acne and
regain self-confidence.
Q/S 22 /
I do meditation to help me accept my flaws
and imperfections.

Q/S 23 /
I wash my face frequently because I'm
conscious about my face.
Q/S 24 /
I do everything I see that could lessen my
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problems regarding my acne.

Q/S 25 / Kindly revised
I always sleep because I am sad about my this. Relate
sleeping to habits
skin problem. could lessen the
acne breakout.
EMOTIONAL
Q/S 1 /
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as
most people.
Q/S 2 /
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.
Q/S 3 /
I pity myself for having acne.
Q/S 4 /
I feel very bad about myself for having an
acne problem.
Q/S 5 /
I feel unattractive because of my appearance.
Q/S 6 /
When I see pretty faces in social media I feel
bad for myself.
Q/S 7 /
I still feel bad when I get compliments
because I think they are lying to boost my
confidence.
Q/S 8 /
I feel envious when I see someone having a
clear skin.
Q/S 9 /
I am stressed because of my acne.
Q/S 10 /
I am dissatisfied and not proud of myself.
Q/S 11 /
I always feel unwanted because of my acne.
Q/S 12 /
I turn self-judgment into an opportunity for
self-love and compassion.
Q/S 13 /
I always think that people might find me
disgusting because of my acne.

Q/S 14 /
My skin caused me such sadness throughout
my life.
Q/S 15 /
I feel worthless because of my acne.
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Q/S 16 /
I felt rubbish about myself all the time.
Q/S 17 /
I felt alone and frustrated due to the way I
am.
Q/S 18 /
It has taken me a really long time to accept the
way my skin is.
Q/S 19 /
I am frustrated and desperate in trying many
treatments on my skin.
Q/S 20 /
I blame myself because I think I didn't take
care of my skin that much.
Q/S 21 /
I lost interest in doing everything I like
because I am thinking of how to get rid of my
acne.
Q/S 22 /
Looking at myself in the mirror makes me
cry.
Q/S 23 /
I feel upset and irritated about recurrent and
ongoing spots, redness and scarring on my
face.
Q/S 24 /
I feel awful about myself for being desperate
in using any skincare products.
Q/S 25 /
I feel hopeless whenever I use skincare
products that are not good for my skin type.
BEHAVIORAL
Q/S 1 /
I wear makeup every day to hide my acne
and have courage to face other people.
Q/S 2 /
I love to look at myself in the mirror.
Q/S 3 /
I find myself unique and beautiful.
Q/S 4 /
I can't look at myself because I hate my acne.
Q/S 5 /
I feel shy entering beauty cosmetics shops.

Q/S 6 /
I can remain calm when facing difficulties
because I can rely on my coping abilities.
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Q/S 7 / In relation to
I can usually handle whatever comes my acne? Please be
specific
way.
Q/S 8 / With your
I am confident that I could deal efficiently physical
appearance?
with unexpected events. Please be specific
Q/S 9 /
I feel good about myself and what I look like.
Q/S 10 /
I love myself even when others reject me.
Q/S 11 /
I fight back with people who are teasing me
about my face.
Q/S 12 /
I feel different from most people and wish I
was more like them.
Q/S 13 /
I am pleased with my appearance right now.
Q/S 14 /
I am losing my self-confidence every day
because of my appearance.
Q/S 15 /
I wear a cap to hide my face.
Q/S 16 /
I isolate myself when I am having breakouts.
Q/S 17 /
My face hinders me from doing something
confident.
Q/S 18 /
I feel like I am not capable of overcoming my
insecurities.
Q/S 19 /
I can’t seem to recognize my own beauty.
Q/S 20 /
I take effort to learn whatever I can about the
problem I am facing.
Q/S 21 /
I never stop looking for ways to help myself
with my acne problem.
Q/S 22 / This should be
I am stunning with or without acne. included in the
physical aspect
Q/S 23 / Feel hopeless is
I feel hopeless when trying a new product for emotional.
Maybe you can
for my face and nothing happens. revise it by
saying: I
constantly try
new products to
lessen my acne.
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Q/S 24 / I doubted myself

Having acne causes me a lot of doubts in and my abilities
due to acne
myself. problems.

Q/S 25 / If you write it this

Every time I touch my face, I feel sad and way, you can
relocate it to
hopeless. emotional. But if
it is behavioral,
it should be
written by
actions, like, I
constantly touch
my face and
check my acne.
Social Acceptance
PEERS
Q/S 1 /
I am losing my confidence whenever I talk to
someone.
Q/S 2 /
I am happy whenever someone befriends
me.
Q/S 3 /
I can’t stand in front of many people because
they might find me ugly.
Q/S 4 /
I ask my friends for advice on how to lessen
my acne.
Q/S 5 /
I love to be around with people because I am
confident.
Q/S 6 /
I am not into groufie or group pictures because
I am afraid that someone will make fun of my
face.
Q/S 7 /
I am worried about what other people think
of me.
Q/S 8 /
I feel uncomfortable when people talk about
their skincare routine because they might
compare me.
Q/S 9 /
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as
most people.
Q/S 10 /
I think everyone doesn't like to be friends
with me.
Q/S 11 /
I am confident to mingle with other people.
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Q/S 12 /
I feel shy to make friends with my opposite
sex.
Q/S 13 /
I avoid taking pictures with my friends who
have a clear skin.
Q/S 14 /
I feel uncomfortable when my friends talk
about their faces.

Q/S 15 /
I have a problem expressing concerns in a
group.
Q/S 16 /
I feel shy when someone asks me about my
face.
Q/S 17 /
I feel happy when someone appreciates my
beauty.
Q/S 18 /
I hate and feel embarrassed when people stare
at me and whisper in public places about my
skin.
Q/S 19 /
People I considered friends would make jokes
about my skin and bring me down at any
opportunity.
Q/S 20 /
My friends are making sure I don't feel left
out.
Q/S 21 /
When my friends are laughing, I feel like it's
because of my skin.
Q/S 22 /
They are very careful not to hurt me when our
topic is about physical features.
Q/S 23 /
I am anxious that my friends may be shy
being seen with me.
Q/S 24 /
My friends are really supportive and give
advice to help me increase my confidence.
Q/S 25 /
Sometimes I don't join my friends in activities,
hanging out, and such because I'm shy to be
seen with them.
SOCIETY
Q/S 1 /
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I love to take a selfie and always proud when

posting it on my social media accounts.
Q/S 2 /
I have a fear of being rejected because of my
acne.
Q/S 3 /
Negative feedback from others does not affect
my level of self-confidence.
Q/S 4 /
I consider compliments as a confidence
booster.
Q/S 5 /
I look for social media posts about acne
problems to make myself feel better.
Q/S 6 /
I feel anxious every time people stare at me
because of my face.

Q/S 7 /
I feel concerned about the impression I am
making.
Q/S 8 /
I cannot look at other people's eyes because
I'm shy of my face.
Q/S 9 /
I edit my photos and remove my acne before
posting on social media.
Q/S 10 /
I am afraid that the reason why I have no
romantic relationship is because of my acne.
Q/S 11 /
I do not post any selfies or pictures on my
social media accounts because they might
compare it to others.
Q/S 12 /
I am being bullied by others who do not have
acne problems.
Q/S 13 /
I always use application filters when I am
taking selfies to hide my acne.
Q/S 14 /
Social media makes me feel even more
insecure about my acne.
Q/S 15 /
I have to make myself pretty to be accepted by
others.
Q/S 16 /
I have to always look good because that’s
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where I will get validation from others.

Q/S 17 /
My social life was ruled by my acne.
Q/S 18 /
Every time I look with other people I am
presented with a standard of beauty that feels
impossible for me to achieve.
Q/S 19 /
I have a problem in relationship building
because of my acne.
Q/S 20 /
Watching a blogger on social media like LetiSha
makes me feel proud and confident on my
skin.
Q/S 21 /
Social media increases my anxiety about my
acne and I am slowly losing my confidence.

Q/S 22 /
I always deleted and untagged a photo of
myself where I had acne in my social media
accounts.
Q/S 23 /
I stayed off using social media so I wouldn’t
have to post or see photos of myself.
Q/S 24 /
I always turn off my camera when video
chatting because I feel embarrassed about my
face.
Q/S 25 /
I feel sad because I am not as pretty as what
commercials on televisions say we should be.
FAMILY
Q/S 1 /
My family keeps on insisting that I should go
see a dermatologist.
Q/S 2 /
I can't help but compare myself to other family
members who do not have acne.
Q/S 3 /
My family accepts me for who I am even with
my looks.
Q/S 4 /
I feel shy whenever there are family gatherings
with extended family.
Q/S 5 /
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Whenever my brother/sister teases me about

my acne, I feel sad.
Q/S 6 /
I feel insecure when my relatives point out my
acne.

Q/S 7 /
I feel shy when my relatives give advice and
tips about my acne during gathering.
Q/S 8 /
I usually ask my family members about their
skincare routine for me to try it too.
Q/S 9 /
My family always supports me and gives me
compliments on my face.
Q/S 10 /
I blame my genes for having acne.
Q/S 11 /
I lose confidence whenever my family jokes
about my acne.

Q/S 12 /
Whenever we eat together, they often call out
my skin.
Q/S 13 /
My family makes my acne problem a big deal.
Q/S 14 /
I am happy when my family provides my
skincare products so I can maintain my acne
from getting worse.
Q/S 15 /
I feel comfortable when my family is protecting
me from someone who notices my acne.
Q/S 16 /
I am bothered when someone in my family
keeps looking at my face.
Q/S 17 /
I am shy when someone in my family keeps on
noticing my activities that will cause acne.
Q/S 18 /
I am happy when someone in my family
supports me without judgment.
Q/S 19 /
I feel bad for myself when my family makes fun
of my acne.
Q/S 20 /
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Family jokes offend me especially when it is

about my skin.
Q/S 21 /
My family is helping me rebuild my confidence.
Q/S 22 /
My family compares me to local artists they
have seen in a commercial.
Q/S 23 /
My mother always buys me skin care products.
Q/S 24 /
My family members lift me up whenever I feel
ashamed.
Q/S 25 /
My family encourage me to face my fears and
strengthen my confidence.

. JEZZEBELLE BALDO .
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REVISED QUESTIONNAIRES
Physical

Q/S 1
I am confident enough with my physical feature with or without make-up.

Q/S 2
I base my confidence on my facial features.

Q/S 3
I am confident enough to mingle when I'm using make-up.

Q/S 4
I am using beauty products that will help reduce my acne problem.

Q/S 5
I want to try different ways to reduce my acne problem.

Q/S 6
I can’t get enough sleep because of thinking too much about my acne problem.

Q/S 7
I feel irritated when I put on some make-up

Q/S 8
I feel happy for myself when I notice that my acne is reduced.

Q/S 9
I aim to sleep early so I can lessen the possibility of having more acne.

Q/S 10
I think I need to eat more vegetables to improve my skin.

Q/S 11
As a perfect way to improve my self-confidence, I want to have a hobby such as being
physically fit and take pride in it.

Q/S 12
I lose confidence going to the gym to be physically active because of my acne.

Q/S 13
I couldn't risk an activity that would force me to see my real skin.
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Q/S 14
I avoid trying out for sports in our school because I feel awkward about my face.

Q/S 15
I follow a nutritious diet to lessen my acne.

Q/S 16
I use many products and as my skin reacts I start to do more and more in a vicious cycle.

Q/S 17
I prick or pop my pimples that cause my acne to get worse and have scars on my face.

Q/S 18
I do exercise to improve my skin complexion, specifically in controlling acne.

Q/S 19
I avoid putting makeup because this will irritate my skin.

Q/S 20
I take care of myself, especially my skin, so that I won't feel ashamed.

Q/S 21
I use natural ways to lessen my acne and regain self-confidence.

Q/S 22
I do meditation to help me accept my flaws and imperfections.

Q/S 23
I wash my face frequently because I'm conscious about my face.

Q/S 24
I do everything I see on the internet that could lessen my acne.

Q/S 25
I often sleep because it lessens acne break out.

Emotional
Q/S 1
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as most people.

Q/S 2
I feel anxious every time people stare at me because of my face.
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Q/S 3
I pity myself for having acne.

Q/S 4
I feel very bad about myself for having an acne problem.

Q/S 5
I feel unattractive because of my appearance.

Q/S 6
When I see pretty faces in social media I feel bad for myself.

Q/S 7
I still feel bad when I get compliments because I think they are lying to boost my confidence.

Q/S 8
I feel envious when I see someone having a clear skin.

Q/S 9
I am stressed because of my acne.

Q/S 10
I am dissatisfied and not proud of myself.

Q/S 11
I always feel unwanted because of my acne.

Q/S 12
I turn self-judgment into an opportunity for self-love and compassion.

Q/S 13
I always think that people might find me disgusting because of my acne.

Q/S 14
My skin caused me such sadness throughout my life.

Q/S 15
I feel worthless because of my acne.

Q/S 16
I consider myself rubbish every time I think of my facial features.

Q/S 17
I feel alone and frustrated because of my facial imperfections.
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Q/S 18
It took me a really long time to accept the way my skin is.

Q/S 19
I am frustrated and desperate in trying many treatments on my skin.

Q/S 20
I blame myself because I think I didn't take care of my skin that much.

Q/S 21
I lost interest in doing everything I like because I am thinking of how to get rid of my acne.

Q/S 22
Looking at myself in the mirror makes me cry.

Q/S 23
I feel upset and irritated about recurrent and ongoing spots, redness and scarring on my face.

Q/S 24
I feel awful about myself for being desperate in using any skincare products.

Q/S 25
I feel hopeless whenever I use skincare products that are not good for my skin type.

Behavioral
Q/S 1
I wear makeup every day to hide my acne and have courage to face other people.

Q/S 2
I love to look at myself in the mirror.

Q/S 3
I find myself unique and beautiful.

Q/S 4
I can't look at myself because I hate my acne.

Q/S 5
I enter beauty cosmetics shops secretly because I'm shy.

Q/S 6
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I constantly go to the comfort room to wash my face.

Q/S 7
I can usually handle people who make fun of my facial features.

Q/S 8
Every night, I do my skin care routine to lessen my acne.

Q/S 9
I talk to myself in front of a mirror to lift my confidence about my facial features.

Q/S 10
I always tell myself that I am perfect with or without acne.

Q/S 11
I fight back with people who are teasing me about my face.

Q/S 12
I wish I was more like them who have clear skin.

Q/S 13
I surround myself with positive vibes to increase my confidence.

Q/S 14
I always think that my facial features are what makes me ugly.

Q/S 15
I wear a cap to hide my face.

Q/S 16
I isolate myself when I am having breakouts.

Q/S 17
I put anything I see on TV commercials in my face that could lessen my acne.

Q/S 18
I don't usually go out because I am shy about my acne.

Q/S 19
I always check magazines and feel insecure about facial features.

Q/S 20
I take effort to learn whatever I can about my acne problem.
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Q/S 21
I never stop looking for ways to help myself with my acne problem.

Q/S 22
I always pop my acne because I want it gone.

Q/S 23
I constantly try new products to lessen my acne.

Q/S 24
Having acne causes me to doubt myself.

Q/S 25
I constantly touch my face and check my acne.

Social Acceptance
PEERS

Q/S 1
I think nobody wants to make a conversation with me because of my acne.

Q/S 2
I am happy whenever someone befriends me.

Q/S 3
I can’t stand in front of many people because they might find me ugly.

Q/S 4
I ask my friends for advice on how to lessen my acne.

Q/S 5
I love to be around with people who accept me even when I have acne.

Q/S 6
I am not into group pictures because I am afraid that someone will make fun of my face.

Q/S 7
I am worried about what other people think of me.

Q/S 8
I feel uncomfortable when people talk about their skincare routine because they might compare
me.

Q/S 9
I am shy because I am not as nice-looking as most people.
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Q/S 10
I think everyone doesn’t seem interested in being friends with me.

Q/S 11
I am confident to mingle with other people.

Q/S 12
I feel shy to make friends with the opposite sex.

Q/S 13
I avoid taking pictures with my friends who have a clear skin.

Q/S 14
I feel uncomfortable when my friends talk about their faces.

Q/S 15
I have difficulty expressing my concern about my face in a group.

Q/S 16

I am not worried about what other people think of me.

Society

Q/S 5
I am not afraid of being rejected because of my acne.
Q/S 16
I have to look good so I get recognized by others.

Q/S 18
Every time I look at other people I have presented a standard of beauty that feels impossible for me to
achieve.

Q/S 19
I have difficulty building a relationship because of my acne.

Q/S 20
Watching a blogger on social media makes me feel proud and confident in my skin.

Q/S 21
Social media like facebook and instagram increases my anxiety about my acne and I am slowly losing my
confidence.
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Q/S 22
I always delete and un-tag a photo of myself where I had acne in my social media accounts.
FAMILY
Q/S 3
My family accepts me and loves me for who I am even though I have acne.

Q/S 4
I feel shy whenever there are family gatherings with extended family because of my acne.

Q/S 7
I feel shy when my relatives give advice and tips about my acne during gatherings.

Q/S 18
I am happy when someone in my family supports me in using any product in my face without judgment.

Q/S 19
I didn’t feel bad for myself when my family makes fun of my acne.

Q/S 20
Family jokes offend me especially when it is about my skin.

Q/S 22
My family compares my facial features to local artists they have seen in a commercial and it loses my
confidence.
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