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The revised scale for caregiving self-efficacy: reliability and validity studies.

Ann M Steffen1, Christine McKibbin, Antonette M Zeiss

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis 63121, USA. ann_steffen@umsl.edu

The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study developed the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy to measure how well caregivers feel they can manage tasks for older adults with cognitive impairment. The scale shows reliability and validity, aiding research and clinical practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Healthcare

Background:

  • Family caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairments face significant challenges.
  • Accurate measurement of caregiver self-efficacy is crucial for support and intervention.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of caregiving demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise, extend, and evaluate a measure of perceived self-efficacy for family caregivers.
  • To develop a reliable and valid instrument assessing caregiving self-efficacy across key domains.

Main Methods:

  • Two samples of family caregivers (N=169 and N=145) were recruited for scale development and validation.
  • The Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy (RS-CSE) was developed, assessing three domains: Obtaining Respite, Responding to Disruptive Patient Behaviors, and Controlling Upsetting Thoughts.

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  • Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity (correlations with depression, anxiety, anger, social support, and criticism) were evaluated.

    • Main Results:

    • The RS-CSE demonstrated strong internal consistency and adequate test-retest reliability across its three subscales.
    • Construct validity was supported by significant relationships between RS-CSE scores and measures of psychological distress, social support, and communication patterns.
    • The scale effectively measures perceived self-efficacy in key areas of caregiving for individuals with cognitive impairment.

    Conclusions:

    • The Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing caregiver self-efficacy.
    • The RS-CSE has practical applications in both research settings and clinical practice for supporting family caregivers.
    • This measure can inform the development of targeted interventions to enhance caregiver confidence and well-being.