General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES)

In various areas of life, we all face challenges and uncertainties. In these moments, our confidence and ability assessment become particularly important. The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) is a tool specifically designed to measure an individual's overall confidence when facing various environmental challenges or new things. Through this scale, you can better understand your sense of self-efficacy, thereby making more effective decisions in life and work.

About the GSES Scale

The GSES scale was developed by German psychologist Professor Ralf Schwarzer and his colleagues in 1981 and has now been translated into multiple languages and is widely used internationally. The scale has a total of 10 items, covering aspects such as sense of effort, talent, environmental awareness, goal achievement, and self-expectation. Each item uses a Likert 4-point scale format, scored from "completely incorrect" to "completely correct". The higher the total score of the scale, the stronger the individual's general sense of self-efficacy.

Test Purpose and Significance

Through the GSES scale, you can:

Self-Assessment: Understand your confidence and coping ability when facing challenges.

Behavioral Guidance: Adjust your behavioral strategies and goal setting based on the strength or weakness of your self-efficacy.

Mental Health: Recognize the impact of self-efficacy on mental health and life satisfaction.

Personal Development: Use self-efficacy feedback to promote personal growth and career development.

Test Content and Structure

The GSES scale contains 10 items, each designed to assess your confidence in specific situations. These questions may involve how you view your efforts, talents, environmental perception, goal achievement, and expectations for the future. Each item has four options, from "completely incorrect" to "completely correct", and you need to choose the most appropriate answer based on your actual situation.

Test Process and Precautions

Test Environment: Please ensure you conduct the test in a quiet, undisturbed environment so you can concentrate and truthfully reflect your feelings.

Response Principles: Please answer each question honestly based on your actual situation. Don't overthink; try to make choices based on your first impression. The test includes 10 questions. Please read each question carefully and make selections based on your recent actual feelings.

Test Results and Application

After completing the test, you will receive a total score that reflects the strength of your general sense of self-efficacy. Please remember this is only a preliminary assessment and cannot be used for a final diagnosis. If you feel concerned after the test, or if the score indicates you may have challenges with self-efficacy, we strongly recommend you consult a professional medical institution or mental health specialist as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Conclusion

The GSES scale is a tool that aids self-insight, helping you identify and understand your confidence and coping ability when facing challenges. Through this test, you can more clearly recognize your psychological needs and possible directions for improvement. Please cherish this opportunity for self-exploration and answer each question honestly to obtain the most accurate results.

If you feel concerned after the test, please remember that seeking professional help and support is the first step to improving self-efficacy. Take action now, contact a professional, and begin your journey of personal growth.

Are you ready? Let's begin! Good luck with your test!