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The English Debating Self-Efficacy Scale: Scale development, validation, and psychometric properties.

Fanghua Liu¹, Yanchao Yang², Feng Robin Wang³

¹School of Graduates, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China.

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Researchers developed and validated the English Debate Self-Efficacy Scale (EDSS) to measure confidence in English debate. The scale reliably assesses language proficiency, debating skills, and team collaboration, aiding educational development.

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Area of Science:

Educational Psychology
Language Assessment

Background:

English debate is crucial for critical thinking and confidence.
A gap exists in measuring self-efficacy specifically within English debate.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate the English Debate Self-Efficacy Scale (EDSS).
To provide a reliable instrument for assessing self-efficacy in English debate.

Main Methods:

Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on a sample of 1,259 Chinese college students.
Convenience sampling methodology was employed.
Scale validation included structural, convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity assessments.

Main Results:

EFA identified three dimensions: Language proficiency (Cronbach's Alpha = .894), Debating skills (Cronbach's Alpha = .861), and Team collaboration (Cronbach's Alpha = .831).
CFA confirmed the scale's robust structure and validity.
Significant correlations supported criterion validity.

Conclusions:

The English Debate Self-Efficacy Scale (EDSS) is a reliable and valid instrument.
The EDSS offers valuable insights for research, teaching, and training in English debate.
Limitations and future research directions were discussed.