Description of the Questionnaire

The Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale – Short Form (OSS-SF) was developed by Rigotti, Schyns & Mohr (2008) and consists of 6 statements that assess an individual’s perception of their ability to cope with professional challenges. It is a short, unidimensional tool, which has been validated across different countries and occupational contexts.

Data Analysis and Use

Responses are recorded on a 6-point Likert scale, where 1 corresponds to “Strongly disagree” and 6 to “Strongly agree.” The total score is obtained by calculating either the mean or the sum of all responses, ranging from 6 to 36. Higher scores indicate greater occupational self-efficacy. The data can be used to evaluate personal skills and professional self-confidence, for research purposes within organizations or institutions, and for studies examining correlations with indicators such as job satisfaction, stress, and productivity.

Aim

The questionnaire aims to assess employees’ perceived ability to face difficulties and find solutions within their work context. It is used for research and diagnostic purposes, as well as for evaluating interventions that aim to strengthen occupational skills.

Calibration

The tool has demonstrated high reliability, with internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) ranging from 0.85 to 0.90 in different samples. Its validity has been confirmed across five countries through structural and convergent validity analyses. Interpretation of scores can be as follows: scores from 6 to 15 indicate low self-efficacy, scores from 16 to 25 indicate moderate self-efficacy, and scores from 26 to 36 indicate high self-efficacy.

References

Rigotti, T., Schyns, B., & Mohr, G. (2008). A Short Version of the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale: Structural and Construct Validity Across Five Countries. Journal of Career Assessment, 16(2), 238–255.