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A validity and reliability study of the coping self-efficacy scale.

Margaret A Chesney1, Torsten B Neilands, Donald B Chambers

  • 1National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-2182, USA. chesneym@mail.nih.gov

British Journal of Health Psychology
|July 28, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The 13-item coping self-efficacy (CSE) scale effectively measures confidence in coping skills. This validated scale tracks changes in coping abilities, crucial for intervention research in chronic illness.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Coping self-efficacy (CSE) is crucial for managing life challenges.
  • Assessing CSE is vital for evaluating interventions aimed at improving well-being.
  • Existing measures may require refinement for specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychometric properties of the coping self-efficacy (CSE) scale.
  • To validate a reduced, 13-item version of the CSE scale.
  • To assess the reliability and validity of the CSE scale in individuals with chronic illness.

Main Methods:

  • Data from two randomized clinical trials (N=348) involving HIV-seropositive men with depressed mood were analyzed.
  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to refine the CSE scale.

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  • Reliability (internal consistency, test-retest) and validity (concurrent, predictive) were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • A 13-item, three-factor CSE scale was identified: problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, and seeking support.
    • All factors demonstrated strong internal consistency (alpha=.91, .91, .80) and reliability.
    • The CSE factors showed concurrent validity for different coping types and predictive validity for reduced distress and improved well-being.

    Conclusions:

    • The refined 13-item CSE scale is a reliable and valid measure of coping self-efficacy.
    • The CSE scale can assess an individual's perceived ability to cope effectively with life challenges.
    • The CSE scale is suitable for measuring changes in coping self-efficacy within intervention research.