Sense of coherence, general self-efficacy and health
behaviors in women after mastectomy

Abstract. Sense of coherence (SOC) and General Self-efficacy (GSE) are trait-like self-regulatory attributes, supposedly benefitting health. Previous data on their factorial validity and longitudinal stability in adolescent samples have been inconclusive. The present study examined the factor structure, measurement invariance (MI), and stability coefficients of SOC and GSE among German adolescents in a longitudinal design over the course of nine years from age 15 to age 24. Results supported the factorial validity of both scales. GSE parameters were invariant up to the level of strict invariance, whereas for SOC partial scalar and strict invariance were attainable after modifications. Here we document reliability, validity, and factor mean changes of the SOC and GSE scales from adolescence to young adulthood. Interindividual differences in SOC were moderately stable. Though this implies limited sensitivity to intraindividual developmental changes, it qualifies SOC for long-term predictions. GSE was conspicuously less stable, raising questions about its long-term criterion validity.

Download Full-text

A mixed-method approach to sense of coherence, health behaviors, self-efficacy and optimism: Towards the operationalization of positive health attitudes

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1111/j.1467-9450.2009.00764.x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 51 (3) ◽

pp. 246-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

PAUL POSADZKI ◽

ANDREA STOCKL ◽

PATRICK MUSONDA ◽

MARIA TSOUROUFLI

Keyword(s):

Health Behaviors ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Health Attitudes ◽

Positive Health ◽

Mixed Method Approach ◽

Method Approach

Download Full-text

La promozione del benessere in pazienti post-infartuati: un'indagine sui fattori di resilienza, soc e gse

RICERCHE DI PSICOLOGIA ◽

10.3280/rip2008-003006 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 107-122

Author(s):

Marta Scrignaro ◽

Veronica Viganň ◽

Maria Elena Magrin

Keyword(s):

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Linear Models ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Well Being ◽

Resilience Factors ◽

General Self Efficacy

- In line with current research on resilience, the present study aim at verify if Sense of Coherence and General Self-efficacy can be considered as resilience factors on both psychological objective adaptation and on subjective adaptation in a sample of 53 workers affected by myocardial infarction. The measures are the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire (13 items), the General Self-efficacy Scale (10 items), the MMPI-2 (567 items), the Screener SDS, and a schedule for the collection of data related to psychological symptoms. Data analysis shows the existence of a significant relationship between the considered resilience factors and well-being. More precisely general linear models show that the stronger resilience factors are, the better well-being is. General Self-efficacy and sense of Meaningfulness the motivational component of Sense of Coherence are the stronger predictors of psychological objective adaptation, while Manageability 119 the instrumental component of Sense of Coherence together with General Selfefficacy are the stronger predictors of subjective adaptation.

Download Full-text

Incremental validity of sense of coherence, neuroticism, extraversion, and general self-efficacy: longitudinal prediction of substance use frequency and mental health

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-016-0412-z ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Dennis Grevenstein ◽

Matthias Bluemke ◽

Henrik Kroeninger-Jungaberle

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Substance Use ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Incremental Validity ◽

General Self Efficacy

Download Full-text

The examinations of factors participating in sense of coherence (SOC), and interrelationships with general self-efficacy scale (GSES), the general health questionnaire (GHQ), and subjective health in fact-finding of people with physical disabilities living in less-populated areas

Japanese Journal of Health and Human Ecology ◽

10.3861/jshhe.76.69 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 76 (2) ◽

pp. 69-85

Author(s):

Haruhito MARUYAMA ◽

Takashi ETO

Keyword(s):

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

General Health ◽

Physical Disabilities ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Subjective Health ◽

Health Questionnaire ◽

Fact Finding ◽

People With Physical Disabilities ◽

General Self Efficacy

Download Full-text

Psychometrical Properties of a French Version of the General Self-Efficacy Short Scale (ASKU)

Swiss Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1024/1421-0185/a000233 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

pp. 15-25

Author(s):

Jean Philippe Décieux ◽

Philipp Emanuel Sischka ◽

Anette Schumacher ◽

Helmut Willems

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Factor Model ◽

German Version ◽

French Version ◽

Context Variable ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

French Speaking ◽

German Speaking ◽

Valid Instrument ◽

General Self Efficacy

Abstract. General self-efficacy is a central personality trait often evaluated in surveys as context variable. It can be interpreted as a personal coping resource reflecting individual belief in one’s overall competence to perform across a variety of situations. The German-language Allgemeine-Selbstwirksamkeit-Kurzskala (ASKU) is a reliable and valid instrument to assess this disposition in the German-speaking countries based on a three-item equation. This study develops a French version of the ASKU and tests this French version for measurement invariance compared to the original ASKU. A reliable and valid French instrument would make it easy to collect data in the French-speaking countries and allow comparisons between the French and German results. Data were collected on a sample of 1,716 adolescents. Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in a good fit for a single-factor model of the data (in total, French, and German version). Additionally, construct validity was assessed by elucidating intercorrelations between the ASKU and different factors that should theoretically be related to ASKU. Furthermore, we confirmed configural and metric as well as scalar invariance between the different language versions, meaning that all forms of statistical comparison between the developed French version and the original German version are allowed.

Download Full-text

The Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS) Scale

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000350 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. 352-360 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Silvia Bonino ◽

Federica Graziano ◽

Martina Borghi ◽

Davide Marengo ◽

Giorgia Molinengo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Rasch Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

And Coping

Abstract. This research developed a new scale to evaluate Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS). The aim of this study was to investigate dimensionality, item functioning, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity of the SEMS scale. Data were collected from 203 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients (mean age, 39.5 years; 66% women; 95% having a relapsing remitting form of MS). Fifteen items of the SEMS scale were submitted to patients along with measures of psychological well-being, sense of coherence, depression, and coping strategies. Data underwent Rasch analysis and correlation analysis. Rasch analysis indicates the SEMS as a multidimensional construct characterized by two correlated dimensions: goal setting and symptom management, with satisfactory reliability coefficients. Overall, the 15 items reported acceptable fit statistics; the scale demonstrated measurement invariance (with respect to gender and disease duration) and good concurrent validity (positive correlations with psychological well-being, sense of coherence, and coping strategies and negative correlations with depression). Preliminary evidence suggests that SEMS is a psychometrically sound measure to evaluate perceived self-efficacy of MS patients with moderate disability, and it would be a valuable instrument for both research and clinical applications.

Download Full-text