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General self-efficacy, the belief in coping with challenges, consistently relates to various psychological factors across diverse populations. This research confirms its universal validity and meaningful associations in different cultural contexts.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • General self-efficacy pertains to broad coping competence, distinct from task-specific efficacy.
  • Understanding self-efficacy's role is crucial for mental health and behavioral interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the associations between general self-efficacy and social cognitive variables, health behaviors, well-being, and coping strategies.
  • To assess the cross-cultural validity of general self-efficacy as a construct.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of data from 1,933 participants across Germany, Poland, and South Korea.
  • Utilized the General Self-Efficacy Scale (R. Schwarzer & M. Jerusalem, 1995) for measurement.

Main Results:

  • Consistent evidence found for associations between general self-efficacy and intention, implementation intentions, outcome expectancies, self-regulation, behavior-specific self-efficacy, health behaviors, well-being, and coping.

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  • The psychometric scale demonstrated validity across different samples and countries.

    • Conclusions:

    • General self-efficacy is a universal psychological construct.
    • It demonstrates meaningful relationships with a wide array of psychological and behavioral variables, supporting its broad applicability.