GSE
General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)
The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) assesses an individual's general belief in their ability to cope with a variety of life situations. It is a widely used tool for measuring perceived self-confidence and the motivation to take on personal and professional challenges.
- Number of questions
- 10 questions
- Estimated duration
- 5 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- General Self-Efficacy Scale
- Target audience
- Adults, adolescents
- Authors
- Ralf Schwarzer, Matthias Jerusalem (1995)
- Category
- Self-esteem
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, from 1 ("Not at all true") to 4 ("Exactly true"). The total score is obtained by adding up the individual item scores. A higher score indicates stronger perceived self-efficacy.
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