Coping Self-Efficacy Scale – CSE
Measures an individual's perceived capability to cope effectively with challenges and stressors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Coping Self-Efficacy Scale – CSE was developed by Margaret A. Chesney, Thomas B. Neilands, Donald B. Chambers, Jonathan M. Taylor, Susan Folkman (2006). It is designed to measure Coping Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 26 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Use problem-focused coping, Stop unpleasant emotions and thoughts, Get support from friends and family.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Use problem-focused coping | 3,5,6,7,8,14,20,25,26 | 9 |
| Stop unpleasant emotions and thoughts | 1,2,9,10,11,12,15,18,19,21,22,23 | 12 |
| Get support from friends and family | 4,13,16,17,24 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Cannot do at all, 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = Moderately certain can do, 6 = 6, 7 = 7, 8 = 8, 9 = 9, 10 = Certain can do.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 260. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Coping Self-Efficacy: 0 – 86
- Moderate Coping Self-Efficacy: 87 – 173
- High Coping Self-Efficacy: 174 – 260
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Problem-focused coping α = .91, Stop unpleasant emotions and thoughts α = .91, Get support from friends and family α = .80.
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.