Scale Overview
The Social Self-Efficacy Scale was developed by Peter Muris (2001). It is designed to measure Social Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Youth and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 8 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not Very Well, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = Very Well.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 8 to 40. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Social Self-Efficacy: 8 – 18
- Moderate Social Self-Efficacy: 19 – 29
- High Social Self-Efficacy: 30 – 40
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.