Children’s Self-Efficacy for Peer Interactions – CSPI
Measures children's self-efficacy expectations for social interactions with peers in conflict and non-conflict situations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Children’s Self-Efficacy for Peer Interactions – CSPI was developed by Valerie A. Wheeler & Gary W. Ladd (1982). It is designed to measure Children’s Social Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Children (Grades 3-8).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Non-Conflict Situations, Conflict Situations.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Conflict Situations | 1,4,6,10,11,13,15,17,19,21 | 10 |
| Conflict Situations | 2,3,5,7,8,9,12,14,16,18,20,22 | 12 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = HARD!, 2 = Hard, 3 = Easy, 4 = EASY!.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 22 to 88. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Efficacy: 22 – 43
- Moderate Self-Efficacy: 44 – 65
- High Self-Efficacy: 66 – 88
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).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.