Psychometric properties of the General Self Efficacy-12 Scale in Spanish: General and clinical population samples
Psychometric properties of the General Self Efficacy-12 Scale in Spanish: General and clinical population samples
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DOI:
10.1016/j.comppsych.2014.05.015
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发表时间:
2014-10-01
影响因子:
7.3
通讯作者:
Banos, R. M.
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作者:
Herrero, R.;Espinoza, M.;Banos, R. M.
The General Self Efficacy Scale (GSES-12) is a short version of the Sherer's Self-Efficacy Scale, and evaluates a general dimension and three aspects of self-efficacy: initiative, persistence and effort. The aim of this study is to explore the factorial structure, reliability, and criterion validity of the Spanish adaptation of the GSES-12 in general and clinical populations. The sample was composed of 714 volunteers (332 from the clinical population). Results of the principal components analysis yielded a 3-factor structure that was later confirmed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Moreover, this study shows good internal consistency and test-retest values, and differences in self-efficacy scores between the clinical and non-clinical groups. The present study demonstrates that the Spanish version of the GSES-12 is a valid and reliable measure, and it adds relevant information to the debate about the dimensional structure of general self-efficacy. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.