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Further examination of the Self-efficacy Scale
1Department of Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education, University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA.
Psychological Reports
|June 6, 2003
Summary
This study validated the Self-efficacy Scale, finding General and Social Self-efficacy factors. General Self-efficacy correlated more with masculine traits than feminine ones.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Self-efficacy is a key psychological construct.
- Understanding its structure is crucial for accurate measurement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To further examine the factorial validity of the Self-efficacy Scale.
- To explore the relationship between self-efficacy dimensions and gender-related traits.
Main Methods:
- Principal component analysis with orthogonal rotation was used.
- 651 undergraduates completed the Self-efficacy Scale and Bem Sex-role Inventory.
Main Results:
- A two-factor solution (General Self-efficacy, Social Self-efficacy) was identified, explaining 34% of the variance.
- General Self-efficacy showed a stronger correlation with masculine traits compared to feminine traits.
Conclusions:
- The Self-efficacy Scale demonstrates robust factorial validity.
- Self-efficacy dimensions exhibit differential relationships with gender-related characteristics.