Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale (OSE-SF)
HR & WorkReliability: alpha 0.85–0.893 sample items
About this scale
A 6-item short form measuring an individual's confidence in their ability to handle a wide range of occupational tasks and challenges.
Sample item(s)
“I can remain calm when facing difficulties in my job because I can rely on my abilities”
“When I am confronted with a problem in my job, I can usually find several solutions”
“Whatever comes my way in my job, I can usually handle it”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.85–0.89. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use; preferred over generic GSE for occupational research.
Source & citation
Rigotti, T., Schyns, B., & Mohr, G. (2008): A short version of the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale: Structural and construct validity across five countries. Journal of Career Assessment, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 238–255.
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