Psychometric properties of the General Self Efficacy-12 Scale in Spanish: General and clinical population samples

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.

Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - May 28, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. Herrero, M. Espinoza, G. Molinari, E. Etchemendy, A. Garcia-Palacios, C. Botella, R.M. Baños Source Type: research