New General Self-Efficacy Scale
NGSEAn 8-item unidimensional measure of a person's general belief in their ability to perform successfully across varied situations.
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General self-efficacy is broader than confidence for a specific task and should not replace a domain-specific measure when performance in one defined context is the outcome. Confirm reproduction terms before administration.
Original citation
Chen, G., Gully, S. M., Eden, D. (2001). Validation of a New General Self-Efficacy Scale. Organizational Research Methods, 4(1), 62-83.
https://doi.org/10.1177/109442810141004This instrument is licensed. Obtain permission from the copyright holder before using it in your study.
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What does the NGSE measure?
An 8-item unidimensional measure of a person's general belief in their ability to perform successfully across varied situations.
How many items does the NGSE have?
The New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE) has 8 items.
Is the NGSE free to use?
The NGSE is licensed. You must obtain permission from the copyright holder before using it in a study — Folio does not distribute its item wording without that permission.
Is the NGSE reliable?
Validation studies report Cronbach's α of 0.85-0.9 across original validation samples. See the reliability section for the population studied and full statistics.
Who developed the NGSE, and how do I cite it?
Chen, G., Gully, S. M., Eden, D. (2001). Validation of a New General Self-Efficacy Scale. Organizational Research Methods, 4(1), 62-83. https://doi.org/10.1177/109442810141004
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