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scaselfefficacy_w5

Self-Completion Adult Self-Efficacy module

Questions 10

scaselfefficacy_w5.se1

Solve difficult problems if try hard enough

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?
I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se2

Someone opposes me can find ways to get what I want

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se3

Easy to stick to aims and accomplish goals

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se4

Confident can deal with unexpected events

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se5

Know how to handle unforeseen situations

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se6

Can solve problems if invest effort

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se7

Remain calm when facing difficulties

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se8

Can find several solutions to problems

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se9

If in trouble, can think of solution

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

scaselfefficacy_w5.se10

Can usually handle what comes my way

Type: choice

Source: Generalized Self-Efficacy scale (short form), Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995)

Text: (To what extent do the following set of statements describe you?)
I can usually handle whatever comes my way.

OptionLabel
1Not at all true
2Hardly true
3Moderately true
4Exactly true

Universe:
if (GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 1 & CASISTART.scac = 1 thru 3) | GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 2 (Mode is face-to-face and has agreed to self-completion OR mode is telephone)

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