General Self-Efficacy Scale

The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) is a consistent, universal and reliable tool designed to assess the general feeling of perceived self-efficacy (or self-application, self-efficacy, self-efficacy) with the aim of predicting coping with everyday difficulties and adaptation after experiencing various stressful life events. The self-efficacy construct represents the belief that one can handle a new or difficult task or cope with adversity. It consists of 10 short items that focus on successful handling of situations.

Length of filling

It takes approximately 4 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Individualized feedback for the respondent

After completing the GSES, the respondent learns their subjective level of perceived self-efficacy.

Keywords

GSES, General Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Self-Efficacy, Self-Efficacy, Self-Efficacy, Self-Efficacy, Coping

Scoring and interpretation

A total GSES score is calculated by summing all 10 items. It ranges from 10-40, with higher scores representing higher levels of perceived self-efficacy.

Response scale

Respondents indicate their level of agreement with each item on a four-point Likert scale ranging from “Disagree” (1) to “Agree” (4).

References

Cuevas, C., & Penate, W. (2015). Validation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale in psychiatric outpatient care. Psicothema, 27(4), 410-415. https://doi.org/10.7334/psicothema2015.56

Hodačová, L., Cígler, H., Vachková, E., & Mareš, J. (2020). Psychometrické vlastnosti české verze Dotazníku obecné self-efficacy u populace hospitalizovaných pacientů. Československá psychologie, 64(6), 639-655. https://ceskoslovenskapsychologie.cz/index.php/csps/article/view/6/5

Luszczynska, A., Gutierrez-Dona, B., & Schwarzer, R. (2005). General Self-Efficacy in Various Domains of Human Functioning: Evidence from Five Countries. International Journal of Psychology, 40(2), 80-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207590444000041

Schwarzer, R., Jerusalem, M. (1995): Generalized Self-Efficacy scale. In: Wein-man J., Wright, S., Johnston, M. (Eds.), Measures in health psychology: A user’s port-folio. Causal and control beliefs. Windsor, UK, NFER-Nelson, 35-37. dostupné zde