Reliability and Validity Testing of the Self-Efficacy for Functional Activities Scale

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Stair Climbing ◽  
Activity Of Daily Living ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Efficacy Expectations

Self-efficacy expectations for functional activities were defined operationally by having individuals rate their perceived judgment or confidence in their ability to perform each specific activity of daily living (ADL) (bathing, dressing, transferring, ambulating, and stair climbing) at a given point in time. The Self-Efficacy for Functional Activities (SEFA) scale initially included 27 items focusing on efficacy expectations related to performance of each ADL independently, with adaptive equipment, and with the help of another person. After initial pilaf testing the scale was revised to include 9 items which focused on efficacy expectations related to performance of each ADL independently, or with the help of another person. Two additional studies were done and provided some evidence for the reliability and validity of the SEFA when used with older adults.

Testing the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire With Korean Children in Institutionalized Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 734-742
Author(s):  
Youngmi Kim ◽  
Kyeongmo Kim ◽  
Shinhye Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Korean Children ◽  
Practical Evaluation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose: We tested the reliability and validity of the Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) in a sample of children living in orphanages in South Korea. Methods: Our study sample consisted of 334 children aged 13–18 obtained using a convenience sampling method. We conducted a confirmatory factor analysis to identify the factor structure of the 24 self-efficacy items and used a Pearson correlation to explore the scale’s validity. Results: The findings show the SEQ-C is a reliable scale with a three-factor model measuring social, academic, and emotional self-efficacy. Construct validity was also supported by finding a significant negative correlation between self-efficacy and depression. Conclusions: Our study informs social workers and researchers that the SEQ-C measure is a useful tool for practical evaluation and intervention that can be used for children with disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in South Korea.

The Reliability and Validity of the Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation (SAFER Tool)

1998 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Letts ◽  
Sheri Scott ◽  
Jill Burtney ◽  
Linda Marshall ◽  
Martha McKean
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Limited Variation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation (SAFER Too)) was developed to assess people's abilities to manage functional activities safety within their homes. The results of a study to evaluate the instruments inter-rater and test-retest reliability and construct validity are reported. Reliability was evaluated using kappa for each dichotomous item. For inter-rater reliability, 59 of 66 items had acceptable reliability. For test-retest reliability, 63 of 70 items had acceptable kappa scores. For items where kappa could not be calculated because of limited variation between raters, percentage agreement was over 80%. For validity, higher SAFER Tool scores (that is, more safety problems) were hypothesised to be associated with less independence in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and more cognitive impairment. The correlation between SAFER Tool scores and cognitive impairment supported this hypothesis. The results of the correlations with ADL and IADL scores were less clear. This could be attributed to caregivers' assistance with activities which might have reduced risk, and generally limited variation in ADL scores. The reliability results from this study are positive. Further research to assure the SAFER Tools validity and predictive ability are needed.

The Construction and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Instrument for New Graduate Nurses in a Transition to Practice Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. E107-E116
Author(s):  
Jean S. Shinners ◽  
Larissa Africa
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Transition To Practice ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
New Graduate Rns

Background and PurposeTransition to practice programs are an expectation for new graduate RNs and there is a need for quality outcome measures. The concept of self-efficacy was explored, and a tool developed, to identify the RN's belief regarding their capacity to perform select clinical competencies. The purpose of this study was to validate the psychometric properties of the Versant Self-Efficacy tool.MethodsA cross-sectional analysis was conducted on data obtained between July 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016. The sample included 901 new graduate RNs at multisite locations. Reliability and validity of the tool was examined.ResultsThe Versant Self-Efficacy tool demonstrated positive results for factor structure and internal reliability.ConclusionThe Self-Efficacy tool has proven to be a robust, psychometrically sound tool to measure the self-efficacy of new graduate RNs.

Testing the Reliability and Validity of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale

2000 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Louise S. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Self

scholarly journals Professional knowledge and practice mapping among nurses regarding transfusion therapy.A pilot study on reliability and validity testing

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (9) ◽  
pp. 366-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Rajki ◽  
Mária Csóka ◽  
Judit Mészáros
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Statistical Approach ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Transfusion Practice ◽  
The Self ◽  
Ethical Responsibility ◽  
Transfusion Therapy ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Pearson Correlations

Introduction: All people involved in transfusion therapy have professional, legal and ethical responsibility for their own actions. Aim: The aims of the authors were to evaluate competencies, knowledge and practice of nurses about transfusion therapy. Method: Descriptive statistical approach using observation, questionnaire survey and interview was applied. Reliability and validity of the self-made questionnaire were examined with statistical methods. Variance, standard deviation, Cronbach’s alpha and Pearson correlations were calculated. Results: Transfusiology-related knowledge of nurses regarding current transfusion regulations was almost 90%, and 56.2% of nurses systematized the nursing functions correctly. Significant differences were found among different institutions in transfusion therapy, transfusion practice and the use of relevant documentation. 75–77% of the institutions examined had their own protocol, and assigned transfusion care nurses worked in more than 20% of the wards. Conclusions: The authors propose a better supervision by leaders in nursing aspects of transfusion therapy, and an increased professional responsibility. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(9), 366–378.

Preliminary reliability and validity testing of a Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Chinese Family Caregivers

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Ying Zhang ◽  
Helen Edwards ◽  
Patsy Yates ◽  
Elder Ruth ◽  
Qihao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Validity Testing

Measuring Self-Efficacy Expectations for the Self-management of Cystic Fibrosis

CHEST Journal ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 103 (5) ◽  
pp. 1524-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kay Bartholomew ◽  
Guy S. Parcel ◽  
Paul R. Swank ◽  
Danita I. Czyzewski
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Efficacy Expectations

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the self-reported Activities of Daily Living Scale for people with mental illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ay-Woan Pan ◽  
Chao-Yi Wu ◽  
LyInn Chung ◽  
Tsyr-Jang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
The Self ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Four Levels

Background/objectives Patient-reported outcome measures have been found to be an effective method of reflecting client perspectives on their personal health condition. The primary aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the self-reported Activities of Daily Living Scale (sf-ADLS) using Rasch analysis in Taiwan. Methods A total of 455 people were included in this study; 224 were persons with mental illness and 231 were healthy adults. We applied Rasch analysis as the means of testing the psychometrics of the scale. Results The final version of the sf-ADLS used in this study included 14 items, with no differential item functioning being discernible on the gender variable. The scale was found to be of use in classifying the subjects into four levels of independence. Conclusions The revised sf-ADLS conforms to the Rasch measurement model in the formulation of a unidimensional scale. The scale can be used to measure the level of independence with acceptable reliability (internal consistency as 0.9) and validity.

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