Psychometric Properties and Reliability of the Referee Self-Efficacy Scale (REFS) in Volleyball Referees

Background: Volleyball officials require a combination of qualities, e.g., confidence, decisiveness, courage and mental toughness as very important attributes for their performance. Measurement of the self-efficacy of volleyball referees has not been studied with large samples; therefore, the aim of this study was to fill this gap in the research. Methods: Four-hundred and forty-five international volleyball referees participated in the study fulfilling the referee self-efficacy scale in the English version. Results: The confirmatory analysis verified the four-factor structure of the scale and its reliability in this specific sample of international volleyball referees. ANCOVA revealed a significant effect of the covariate “level of education” for all four dimensions of referees’ self-efficacy. Conclusions: Although English was not the mother tongue for most of the subjects in the sample, the scale was statistically reliable, and the items were easy to understand, thus making the tool very suitable to use for further studies on multilingual referees. The study also suggests enhancing the level of education of the officials because of its significant effect on the perceived self-efficacy during refereeing.

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Aging and health: Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s1518-8787.2016050006312 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 50 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Albertina L Oliveira ◽

José T Silva ◽

Margarida P Lima

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Point Of View ◽

The Self ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Self Directed Learning ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

The North ◽

Health Related

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To validate the Escala de Autoeficácia para a Autodireção na Saúde (EAAS – Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale). METHODS Non-experimental quantitative study of EAAS validation, by confirmatory factorial analyses, evaluating a sample of 508 older adults from the north and the center of Portugal with mean age of 71.67 (from 51 to 96 years), to whom the Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale, the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale were applied. The EAAS was developed from the theoretical constructs of self-efficacy and from self-directed learning within the PALADIN European project framework, aiming to develop an instrument able to assess the extent to which older adults take good care of their health. RESULTS The internal consistency was 0.87 (Cronbach’s alpha) and confirmatory factorial analyses enabled to find a model near the one theoretically proposed, indicating a structure consisting of four dimensions: physical exercise, healthy diet, engaging in health-related learning, and visits to health professionals. From the psychometric point of view, the model in four factors showed quite satisfactory fit indicators. CONCLUSIONS The Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale, with 16 items, is adequate to evaluate to what extent older adults have confidence in their ability to take care of their own health, with high degree of autonomy.

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Dimensions of Exercise Self-efficacy Scale by Type of Activity in Independent Older Adult Women

Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte ◽

10.6018/cpd.355811 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 276-285

Author(s):

María Cristina Enríquez-Reyna ◽

Perla Lizeth Hernández-Cortés ◽

José Alex Leyva Caro ◽

Patricia Peche-Alejandro ◽

Janeth Wendolyne Molina Sánchez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Population Group ◽

Functional Independence ◽

The Self ◽

Adult Women ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

External Influences ◽

Two Samples

Por cuestiones culturales, para muchas mujeres en México la adopción de una conducta activa fue restringida a la ejecución de tareas en el hogar. Se propuso analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autoeficacia para el Ejercicio. Como objetivo secundario, se analiza la asociación de las dimensiones de la escala por tipo de actividad física en adultas mayores independientes de la comunidad. Investigación instrumental y empírica con dos muestras que suman 614 mujeres mayores (M= 70.27 años, DE= 6.3). Las participantes presentan independencia funcional e integridad cognitiva y son asistentes de clubes de adultos mayores del área urbana. Se aplicaron la Escala de Autoeficacia para el Ejercicio y el Cuestionario de Actividad Física de Adultos Mayores. Se presentan propiedades psicométricas de la escala, análisis descriptivos e inferenciales con matriz de correlación de Spearman. Se utilizaron SPSS versión 21,0 y LISREL 8,80. La adaptación al castellano en esta población presenta cuatro dimensiones con propiedades psicométricas aceptables: estrés, demandas en competencia, influencias externas y el clima. Se estimó un gasto de 1,25 METs (DE= ,54) de actividad física en el hogar, 5,83 METs (DE= 4,40) de ejercicio y 2,09 METs (DE= 1,90) del tiempo libre. Se presenta modelo de ajuste y propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Autoeficacia para el Ejercicio. Dirigir estrategias para incrementar la autoeficacia secundaria a influencias externas pudiera incrementar la actividad física de este creciente grupo poblacional. For cultural reasons, for many women in Mexico the adoption of active behavior was restricted to the execution of tasks at home. It was proposed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Self-efficacy to Regulate Exercise Scale. As a secondary objective, the association of scale dimensions by type of physical activity in older adults independent of the community was analyzed. Instrumental and empirical research with two samples totaling 614 older women (M = 70.27 years, SD = 6.3). The participants present functional independence and cognitive integrity and were assistants of seniors clubs in the urban area. The Self-efficacy to Regulate Exercise Scale and the Physical Activity Scale of the Elderly were applied. Psychometric properties of the scale, descriptive and inferential analyzes with Pearson's correlation matrix are presented. SPSS version 21.0 and LISREL 8.80 were used. The adaptation to Spanish in this population has four dimensions with acceptable psychometric properties: stress, competing demands, external influences and climate. It was estimated an expenditure of 1,25 METs (SD= ,54) of physical activity in the home, 5,83 METs (SD= 4,40) for exercise and 2,09 METs (SD= 1,90) during free time. After the elimination of three items an adjustment model with four dimensions are presented. Directing strategies to increase self-efficacy secondary to external influences could increase the physical activity of this growing population group. Por razões culturais, para muitas mulheres no México, a adoção de comportamento ativo restringia-se à execução de tarefas em casa. Foi proposto analisar as propriedades psicométricas da Escala de Autoeficácia para o Exercício. Como objetivo secundário, analisa-se a associação das dimensões da escala por tipo de atividade física em idosos independentes da comunidade. Pesquisa instrumental e empírica com duas amostras, totalizando 614 mulheres mais velhas (M = 70,27 anos, DP = 6,3). Os participantes apresentam independência funcional e integridade cognitiva e são assistentes de clubes idosos na área urbana. Foram aplicadas a Escala de Autoeficácia para Exercício e o Questionário de Atividade Física para Idosos. São apresentadas propriedades psicométricas da escala, análises descritivas e inferenciais com a matriz de correlação de Spearman. Foram utilizadas as versões 21.0 e LISREL 8.80 do SPSS. A adaptação ao espanhol nessa população possui quatro dimensões com propriedades psicométricas aceitáveis: estresse, demandas concorrentes, influências externas e clima. Estima-se uma despesa de 1,25 METs (DP =, 54) de atividade física em casa, 5,83 METs (DP = 4,40) de exercício e 2,09 METs (DP = 1,90) de tempo livre. O modelo de ajuste e as propriedades psicométricas da Escala de Autoeficácia para o Exercício são apresentados. Direcionar estratégias para aumentar a autoeficácia secundária a influências externas pode aumentar a atividade física desse crescente grupo populacional.

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The self-efficacy for therapeutic use of self-questionnaire (SETUS): psychometric properties of the English version

Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1108/ijot-10-2020-0015 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Farzaneh Yazdani ◽

Tore Bonsaksen ◽

Dave Roberts ◽

Ka Yan Hess ◽

Samaneh Karamali Esmaili

Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Therapeutic Use ◽

The Self ◽

Use Of Self ◽

English Version ◽

Content Type ◽

Interpersonal Characteristics

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate psychometric properties of the Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Use of Self (SETUS) scales, a questionnaire based on the Intentional Relationship model, and to investigate the factor structure and internal consistency of the English version of three-part SETUS questionnaire in occupational therapy students. Design/methodology/approach The sample of this cross-sectional study included 155 students with age range 18–30 years, of which 95% were women. Principal Components Analysis (PCA) was performed on the questionnaire scales, including the Self-Efficacy for Therapeutic Mode Use (SETMU), Self-Efficacy for Recognizing Interpersonal Characteristics (SERIC) and Self-Efficacy for Managing Interpersonal Events (SEMIE). The internal consistencies were calculated. Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the strength of correlation among the scales. Findings The PCA confirmed that the items of each of the three proposed scales loaded strongly on one factor (self-efficacy for three factors of therapeutic mode use, recognizing interpersonal characteristics and managing interpersonal events). The Cronbach’s alpha for the SETMU, SERIC and SEMIE was 0.85, 0.95 and 0.96, respectively. The three scales significantly inter-correlated strongly (r ranging 0.74–0.83, all p < 0.001). Originality/value The SETUS questionnaire comprises three valid and reliable scales. It can be used by occupational therapy supervisors as a means to reflect on students’ self-efficacy in components of therapeutic use of self.

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Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000063 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 164-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Sundström

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Measurement Precision ◽

The Self ◽

Test Theory ◽

Self Report ◽

Scale Model ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

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