How self efficient are you?

The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) is a widely used measure of an individual's perceived self-efficacy, or their beliefs about their ability to perform tasks and cope with challenges in life. Developed by Schwarzer and Jerusalem in 1995, the GSE consists of 10 items that assess an individual's general sense of self-efficacy across a variety of situations. Participants rate their level of agreement on a 4-point scale. The GSE has been found to be a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy, and has been widely used in research on topics such as health, education, and work-related outcomes. High scores on the GSE have been associated with better coping abilities, higher levels of well-being, and improved performance on tasks. Overall, the GSE provides a useful tool for researchers and practitioners interested in understanding an individual's beliefs about their ability to succeed in various areas of life.

Duration:
2 minutes

Resources:

• Aleksandra Luszczynska, Urte Scholz ; Ralf Schwarzer (2005) The General Self-Efficacy Scale: Multicultural Validation Studies, The Journal of Psychology, 139:5, 439-457, DOI: 10.3200/JRLP.139.5.439-457
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/298348466_The_General_Self-Efficacy_Scale_GSE#fullTextFileContent

Parameters
The following features can be tweaked:

• Language (American English, Español, Français)

Disclaimer
The following languages that are currently offered for this survey are not validated translations. This survey was translated using Google Translate and verified by members of the community.

What data is collected? How is it scored?
The following variable is recorded:

• GSE_score

Raw data: 10 questions in a 4-point likert scale format. Scores are calculated by finding the sum of the 10. Scores range from 10-40. High scores on the GSE have been associated with better coping abilities, higher levels of well-being, and improved performance on tasks.