Description

The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Exams (S-EQE-10) is a psychometric instrument designed to assess students’ expectations regarding their ability to successfully manage academic examination demands. The questionnaire evaluates students’ perceived competence in both exam performance and study preparation processes.

The instrument was developed by E. Karademas and A. Kalantzi-Azizi and focuses on self-efficacy beliefs related to academic performance and examination periods.

Objective

The main objective of the S-EQE-10 is to assess students’ confidence in their ability to effectively prepare for examinations and achieve desired academic outcomes.

The scale examines how students perceive their ability to:

manage study preparation effectively,

maintain confidence during examination periods,

perform successfully under academic pressure.

Structure and Content

The S-EQE-10 is a self-report questionnaire consisting of 10 items organized into two main dimensions.

Exam Performance Self-Efficacy:
Assesses confidence in successful exam performance, including the ability to remain calm during examinations and express knowledge accurately.

Study Preparation Self-Efficacy:
Evaluates confidence in effective study practices, as well as the mental and physical strength required for preparation.

Scoring Method

Participants rate their confidence using a 4-point Likert scale:

0 = Not at all confident

1 = Slightly confident

2 = Quite confident

3 = Very confident

Scores are calculated by summing responses, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy in examination management and study preparation.

Data Analysis and Use

The S-EQE-10 can be used in educational and psychological research to investigate students’ beliefs about their academic abilities.

The collected data may be analysed through:

descriptive statistics to evaluate levels of exam-related self-efficacy,

factor analysis to confirm the underlying dimensions,

correlation analysis with variables such as academic performance, stress, and psychological adjustment.

The questionnaire is particularly useful in studies examining the relationship between self-efficacy beliefs, exam stress, and academic outcomes.

Validity and Reliability

The development of the S-EQE-10 was based on established self-efficacy theories and research related to examination stress and academic performance. Factor analysis confirmed the two-dimensional structure of the questionnaire.

Reliability analyses demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency:

Exam Performance Self-Efficacy: α = 0.81

Study Preparation Self-Efficacy: α = 0.75

The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 291 university students during its evaluation.

Reference

Karademas, E. C., & Kalantzi-Azizi, A. (2004). The stress process, self-efficacy expectations, and psychological health. Personality and Individual Differences, 37, 1033–1043.