Development and construction of the Multidimensional Self-Efficacy Scale for Epilepsy (MSESE) and its psychometric properties

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PURPOSE: It has become evident that patients with epilepsy require strong self-efficacy support in various domains, including work, social interaction, and academic performance, to ensure their complete social functioning. Nevertheless, previous studies have predominantly assessed the self-efficacy of individuals with epilepsy from a singular perspective of disease management. This study aimed to develop the Multidimensional Self-Efficacy Scale for Epilepsy (MSESE) to assess multiple dimensions and establish its psychometric properties.

METHODS: We compiled a total of 25 questions for the initial version of the questionnaire based on a review of the literature and insights from experts, patients, and family members. The study included 180 adult patients with epilepsy who met the research criteria, with 126 of them serving as pre-test samples. All participants completed the MSESE, Brief Symptom Rating Scale-50 (BSRS-50), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale-Chinese version (RSES-C), and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES).

RESULTS: The final scale consisted of 12 items across four dimensions, with item factor loadings ranging from .51 to .90. Most of the fit indices indicated a good fit. Construct validity was established through significant correlations with the BSRS-50, RSES-C, and GSES (r = -0.51 to 0.69, p < 0.01). Internal consistency coefficients for the MSESE were strong at .90, with individual dimensions ranging from 0.71 to 0.89. The MSESE also demonstrated a satisfactory test-retest reliability of 0.72.

CONCLUSIONS: The MSESE is a convenient, multidimensional, and easy-to-use scale with good psychometric properties, making it suitable for both clinical assessments and research purposes.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:152

Enthalten in:

Epilepsy & behavior : E&B - 152(2024) vom: 31. März, Seite 109667

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lin, Che-Wei [VerfasserIn]
Yu, Hsiang-Yu [VerfasserIn]
Chou, Chien-Chen [VerfasserIn]
Li, Ren-Hau [VerfasserIn]
Lu, Yi-Jiun [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Wei-Han [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Epilepsy
Journal Article
Reliability
Review
Self-efficacy
Social functioning
Validity

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Date Completed 05.03.2024

Date Revised 05.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109667

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367908247