Analysis

The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) is designed to assess an individual’s self-efficacy at a general level. Self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief that they can successfully manage challenges and achieve goals in various life situations.

Purpose

The primary aim of the GSES is to determine an individual’s self-efficacy, that is, their belief in their abilities to cope with challenges and to evaluate how self-efficacy influences performance and success in different areas of life.

Scoring

The scale usually includes 10 items, which are rated on a Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The items focus on dealing with problems and challenges as well as on goal achievement.

References

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