Adolescent Social Self-Efficacy Scale – S-EFF
Measures an adolescent's perceived capability to navigate various peer-related social situations and tasks.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Adolescent Social Self-Efficacy Scale – S-EFF was developed by Connolly, J. (1989). It is designed to measure Social Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Friendship, Social Assertiveness, Social groups/parties, Public performance, Giving/receiving help.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship | 1,12,14,20,21,22,25 | 7 |
| Social Assertiveness | 2,10,15,16,17 | 5 |
| Social groups/parties | 3,7,9,11,13,19,23 | 7 |
| Public performance | 4,6,8 | 3 |
| Giving/receiving help | 5,18,24 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Impossible to do, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Very easy to do.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 25 to 175. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Social Self-Efficacy: 25 – 75
- Moderate Social Self-Efficacy: 76 – 125
- High Social Self-Efficacy: 126 – 175
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 8 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.