Analysis

The Prothrow Self-Efficacy Scale is a psychometric tool designed to assess individuals’ self-efficacy across various areas of life. Self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their ability to achieve goals and handle the challenges they face. The Prothrow scale focuses on how people perceive their own capacity to cope with difficult situations and achieve positive outcomes.

Purpose

The main purpose of the scale is to measure individuals’ belief in their ability to succeed and manage different situations. The collected data can be used to evaluate self-efficacy in different domains of life, such as professional performance, personal development, and stress management.

Scoring / Calibration

The scale includes statements that participants rate on a Likert scale, typically from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (completely confident).

References

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