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General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE)

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) Test

See how confident you feel handling challenges and reaching goals in 2 minutes. Get clear, practical insights from 10 quick items to pinpoint strengths and growth areas.

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13/40

General Self-Efficacy (GS)

Measures perceived confidence in one’s ability to handle challenges and manage tasks across life situations.

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0 – 24: Low | 25 – 35: Moderate | 36 – 40: High

A score of 13 falls in the Low range, suggesting lower perceived confidence in handling challenges and influencing outcomes in everyday situations.

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General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSS)

Average

16.7

Normal range

9.9 — 23.5

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What does this scale measure?

It measures perceived confidence in handling challenges and completing tasks. It reflects beliefs about personal ability to influence outcomes in everyday situations.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. There are 10 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches how true each statement has been in general. Answer based on typical experience rather than a single recent event.

How are scores interpreted?

Higher scores indicate stronger perceived capability to manage demands and persist toward goals. Lower scores suggest more doubt about effectiveness in challenging situations.

Can results be used for diagnosis or treatment decisions?

Results describe a self-reported perception and are not sufficient for diagnosis on their own. Interpretation is best combined with other information when used in clinical or research settings.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) Test

self-efficacy

This brief self-report measure assesses an individual’s perceived capacity to manage demands, solve problems, and cope effectively with challenging situations. The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) is commonly used in clinical, counseling, and research settings to characterize general beliefs about personal competence and control.

The instrument consists of 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Scores reflect the respondent’s overall perceived self-efficacy and may be used to inform case conceptualization, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring; higher scores indicate greater perceived capability to handle difficulties. The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) should be interpreted in the context of presenting concerns, cultural and situational factors, and other relevant assessment data.

Author: albert-bandura

Literature: Bandura, A. Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman. 1997.

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