English Self-Confidence Scale – ESCS
Measures an individual's self-perceived confidence and comfort in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The English Self-Confidence Scale – ESCS was developed by Clément, R., & Baker, S. C. (2001). It is designed to measure English self-confidence. The scale is intended for use with Non-native English speakers, international students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low English Self-Confidence: 12 – 27
- Moderate English Self-Confidence: 28 – 44
- High English Self-Confidence: 45 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.