Perceived Self-Efficacy Scales (Filial, Parental, Marital, and Collective Family)
Measures an individual's perceived self-efficacy across key family relationship domains including filial, parental, marital, and collective family functioning.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Perceived Self-Efficacy Scales (Filial, Parental, Marital, and Collective Family) was developed by G.V. Caprara, C. Regalia, E. Scabini, C. Barbaranelli, & A. Bandura (2004). It is designed to measure Perceived Family Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents, parents, and spouses.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 60 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Filial Self-Efficacy, Parental Self-Efficacy, Marital Self-Efficacy, Collective Family Efficacy.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Filial Self-Efficacy | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 | 16 |
| Parental Self-Efficacy | 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28 | 12 |
| Marital Self-Efficacy | 29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40 | 12 |
| Collective Family Efficacy | 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60 | 20 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not well at all, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Very well.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Perceived Efficacy: 1 – 3
- Moderate Perceived Efficacy: 4 – 5
- High Perceived Efficacy: 6 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Varies by subscale (typically Cronbach's alpha > .75).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.