General Self Efficacy Scale (GSE)

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The General Self-Efficacy Scale is a 10-item psychometric scale that is designed to assess optimistic self-beliefs to cope with a variety of difficult demands in life. The scale was developed in German by Matthias Jerusalem and Ralf Schwarzer in 1981 and has been used in many studies with hundred thousands of participants. In contrast to other scales that were designed to assess optimism, this one explicitly refers to personal agency, i.e., the belief that one’s actions are responsible for successful outcomes.

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Q2. I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough (single choice)

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Q3. If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.

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Q4. I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities. (single choice)

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Q5. It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals. (single choice)

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Q6. I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events. (single choice)

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Q7. Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations. (single choice)

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Q8. When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions. (single choice)

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Q9. If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution. (single choice)

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Q10. I can usually handle whatever comes my way. (single choice)

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Q11. I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort (single choice)

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