Job-Related Self-Efficacy and Group-Efficacy Scales
Measures an individual's belief in their own capability to perform job tasks and their belief in their work group's collective capability.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Job-Related Self-Efficacy and Group-Efficacy Scales was developed by Riggs, M. L., & Knight, P. A. (1994). It is designed to measure Job-related self-efficacy and group-efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 17 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Job-Related Self-Efficacy, Job-Related Group-Efficacy.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Job-Related Self-Efficacy | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 | 10 |
| Job-Related Group-Efficacy | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Slightly Disagree, 4 = Neutral, 5 = Slightly Agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly Agree.
The scale includes 11 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency (typically alpha > .80 for both subscales).
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.