Self-Efficacy for Learning Form – SELF
Measures a student's self-efficacy beliefs regarding their academic self-regulation across reading, note-taking, studying, test preparation, and writing.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Self-Efficacy for Learning Form – SELF was developed by Barry J. Zimmerman, Anastasia Kitsantas, Manuel Campillo (2005). It is designed to measure Academic Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 57 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Reading, Study, Test Preparation, Note-taking, Writing.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1,2,3,7,15,18,20,23,27,34,53 | 11 |
| Study | 4,6,10,12,13,14,17,19,24,25,29,40,43,51 | 14 |
| Test Preparation | 5,28,31,32,36,37,38,41,52,54,56 | 11 |
| Note-taking | 8,9,11,16,21,22,26,30,39,42,55,57 | 12 |
| Writing | 33,35,44,45,46,47,48,49,50 | 9 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Definitely Cannot Do It, 50 = Moderately Can Do It, 100 = Definitely Can Do It.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Efficacy: 0 – 49
- Moderate Self-Efficacy: 50 – 79
- High Self-Efficacy: 80 – 100
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High (typically alpha > .90).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.