Analysis

The Revised Caregiving Self-Efficacy Scale is designed to assess the self-esteem and confidence that caregivers have regarding their ability to provide care and support to others. The revised version of the tool was adapted to improve measurement accuracy and its application across different caregiving contexts.

Purpose

The primary aim of the scale is to evaluate caregivers’ confidence in their abilities to provide effective care, to identify areas where they may need additional support or training, and to examine how self-efficacy influences the quality of care they provide and their personal well-being.

Scoring

The scale includes statements to which participants rate their agreement on a Likert scale. The total score is derived from the sum or average of the ratings for the statements, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy and confidence in caregiving abilities.

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