Protocol - General Self-Efficacy - Adult
Description
This is a 10-item, self-administered set of questions used to assess self-efficacy.
Specific Instructions
None
Protocol
Please read the following questions and circle the best response.
- I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
- I can usually handle whatever comes my way.
1 [ ] Not at all true
2 [ ] Hardly true
3 [ ] Moderately true
4 [ ] Exactly true
Scoring: Responses are made on a 4-point scale. Sum up the responses to all 10 items to yield the final composite score with a range from 10 to 40. Do not recode any of the responses.
Availability
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Ages 12 years or older
Selection Rationale
The scale has been widely used for two decades and is available in 32 languages. It is suitable for a broad range of applications. Reliability is good, with Cronbach’s alphas (statistics used to measure reliability) ranging from 0.76 to 0.90 in surveys in 23 nations.
Language
English, Spanish, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Gen self-efficacy - adult proto | 62926-1 | LOINC |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX180601 - General Selfefficacy Adult Protocol | 6188997 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Expert Review Panel 4 (ERP 4) reviewed the measures in the Neurology, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial domains.
Guidance from ERP 4 included the following:
· Revised description of the measure
Protocol Name from Source
Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale
Source
Schwarzer, R., & Jerusalem, M. (1995). Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale. In J. Weinman, S. Wright, & M. Johnston (Eds.), Measures in health psychology: A user’s portfolio. Causal and control beliefs (pp. 35-37). Windsor, United Kingdom: National Foundation for Educational Research-Nelson.
General References
Luszczynska, A., Scholz, U., & Schwarzer, R. (2005). The General Self-Efficacy Scale: Multicultural validation studies. Journal of Psychology, 139(5), 439-457.
Zhang, J., Cui, M., Wang, W., Lu, H., Wu, Q., Zhu, X., Miao, D., Zhang, Y., Feng, X., & Xiao, W. (2014). The coexistence of coping resources and specific coping styles in stress: Evidence from full information item bifactor analysis. PLoS One, 9(5), e96451.
Protocol ID
180601
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX180601_Can_Get_What_I_Want | ||||
| PX180601020000 | If someone opposes me, I can find the means more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Can_Remain_Calm | ||||
| PX180601070000 | I can remain calm when facing difficulties more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Can_Solve_Difficult_Problems | ||||
| PX180601010000 | I can always manage to solve difficult more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Can_Solve_Most_Problems | ||||
| PX180601060000 | I can solve most problems if I invest the more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Can_Usually_Find_Several_Solutions | ||||
| PX180601080000 | When I am confronted with a problem, I can more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Can_Usually_Think_Of_Solution | ||||
| PX180601090000 | If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Deal_Efficiently_With_Unexpected_Events | ||||
| PX180601040000 | I am confident that I could deal efficiently more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Easy_To_Accomplish_My_Goals | ||||
| PX180601030000 | It is easy for me to stick to my aims and more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Handle_Unforeseen_Situations | ||||
| PX180601050000 | Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to more | N/A | ||
| PX180601_Handle_Whatever_Comes | ||||
| PX180601100000 | I can usually handle whatever comes my way. | N/A | ||
Measure Name
General Self-Efficacy
Release Date
December 13, 2010
Definition
This is a measure of an individual’s belief about whether problems or barriers can be confronted and addressed with a successful outcome.
Purpose
The scale generated by this assessment can be used to determine how the respondent copes with daily hassles and adapts to stressful life events. Self-efficacy is indicative of subsequent behavior and can be used for clinical practice and psychological research.
Keywords
general self-efficacy - adult, Psychosocial, self-efficacy
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 180601 | General Self-Efficacy - Adult |
| 180602 | General Self-Efficacy - Child |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.