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Development and preliminary validation of the Scleroderma Support Group Leader Self-efficacy Scale
Nicole E Pal1, Stephanie T Gumuchian1,2, Vanessa C Delisle1,2
1Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec - Canada.
Journal of Scleroderma and Related Disorders
|April 6, 2022
Summary
A new scale, the Scleroderma Support Group Leader Self-efficacy Scale (SSGLSS), has been developed to measure the confidence of systemic sclerosis (SSc) support group leaders. This reliable and valid tool can aid in assessing leader capabilities and inform training programs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Rheumatology
- Health Education
Background:
- Systemic sclerosis (SSc) support groups are vital for patient well-being.
- Leaders of these groups face challenges due to a lack of formal training.
- Existing measures do not assess self-efficacy specifically for SSc support group leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Scleroderma Support Group Leader Self-efficacy Scale (SSGLSS).
- To provide preliminary evidence of the scale's reliability and validity.
Main Methods:
- The SSGLSS was administered to SSc support group leaders across North America, Europe, and Australia.
- Internal consistency reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha.
- Convergent validity was examined by correlating SSGLSS scores with the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI).
Main Results:
- The SSGLSS demonstrated high internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.96 in Study 1, 0.95 in Study 2).
- Significant negative correlations were found between SSGLSS scores and OLBI exhaustion (r = -0.25) and disengagement (r = -0.38) subscales, supporting convergent validity.
- The scale effectively measures leader self-efficacy for support group tasks.
Conclusions:
- The SSGLSS is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing self-efficacy in SSc support group leaders.
- This scale can inform the development of targeted training programs to enhance leader confidence and effectiveness.
- Improved leader self-efficacy may contribute to the sustainability and success of SSc support groups.
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