Psychometric Properties of Adaptation of the Social Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale to Turkish

Fuad Bakioglu,Ayse Sibel

doi:10.12973/eu-jer.6.2.213

Abstract

<p style="text-align:justify">The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Social Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale (SEOES) on Turkish. The sample group included two groups of university students (ns= 440, 359). The validity of the scale was assessed using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and concurrent validity, and the reliability was assessed using Cronbach Alpha’s internal consistency coefficient, test-retest method and item discrimination. The findings obtained from the exploratory factor analysis showed that 51.2 percent of total variance of the scale was explained and the scale consisted of two sub-dimensions like the original one. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable fit to the data. The concurrent validity of the SEOES was respectively studied using (.65) Scale of Perceived Social Self-Efficacy; (.29) Satisfaction With Life Scale; and (-.36) UCLA Loneliness Scale. As for the scale’s reliability, the internal consistency was determined to be .91; .92 for Social Efficacy Scale; and .81 for Outcome Expectations Scale. The results of test-retest result (.90) and the findings of item analysis showed that the items in Turkish version of the scales were compatible with the original one. The present results provide evidence supporting the validity and reliability Turkish version of the SEOES.</p>

Highlights

An important field in psychology is the study of self-efficacy (DeWitz and Walsh, 2002)
The findings obtained for validity and reliability of this study as a part of the adaptation of Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectations Scale to Turkish were presented
It was aimed to investigate the adaptation of the Social Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale (SEOES) on Turkish university students, and to evaluate dimensionality, validity, and reliability of this translated version

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Introduction

An important field in psychology is the study of self-efficacy (DeWitz and Walsh, 2002). In self-efficacy theory, it is of great importance for individuals to feel themselves efficient while engaging in social life and maintaining a healthy relationship with others (Bandura 1977, 1997). Self-efficacy means one's belief in his/her competence to cope with challenging situations in his/her life (Bandura 1977). “Perceived self-efficacy is defined as people's beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events affecting their lives” (Bandura 1994, p.2). Self-efficacy of the individual is influenced by four sources; performance accomplishments, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion and emotional arousal (Bandura 1977). It is known that high self-efficacy level is a positive factor for individuals to be successful in their school and working lives, whereas low self-efficacy discourages individuals in their new attempts if they fail in their previous attempts (Korkmaz 2005)

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