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General Self-Efficacy Scale

2,551 Shared Subjects

N/A
Clinical Assessments
Personality
01/12/2018
ngses01
11/03/2023
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Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query ngses1 Integer Recommended 1. I will be able to achieve most of the goals that I have set for myself. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng1
Query ngses2 Integer Recommended 2. When facing difficult tasks, I am certain that I will accomplish them. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng2
Query ngses3 Integer Recommended 3. In general, I think that I can obtain outcomes that are important to me. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng3
Query ngses4 Integer Recommended 4. I believe I can succeed at most any endeavor to which I set my mind. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng4
Query ngses5 Integer Recommended 5. I will be able to successfully overcome many challenges. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng5
Query ngses6 Integer Recommended 6. I am confident that I can perform effectively on many different tasks. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng6
Query ngses7 Integer Recommended 7. Compared to other people, I can do most tasks very well. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng7
Query ngses8 Integer Recommended 8. Even when things are tough, I can perform quite well. 1::5 1= Strongly Disagree; 2= Disagree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4= Agree; 5= Strongly Agree ng8
Query ngses_total Integer Recommended General Self-Efficacy total 8::40
Query timept Integer Recommended Time Point 888 = not applicable; 999 = missing
Query phi1 Integer Recommended Type of interview 1::5 1 = In person; 2 = Phone; 3 = Mail; 4 = SIG-O only; 5 = Carp only in_person
Query gse_01 Integer Recommended I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_02 Integer Recommended If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_03 Integer Recommended It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_04 Integer Recommended I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_05 Integer Recommended Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_06 Integer Recommended I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_07 Integer Recommended I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_08 Integer Recommended When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_09 Integer Recommended If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
Query gse_10 Integer Recommended I can usually handle whatever comes my way. 1::4 1=Not at all true; 2=Hardly true; 3=Moderately true; 4=Exactly true
gse_18 Integer Recommended When I have a problem, I can find several ways to solve it 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_19 Integer Recommended If I am in trouble, I can think of a solution 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_20 Integer Recommended I can handle whatever comes my way 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_11 Integer Recommended I can manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_12 Integer Recommended If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_13 Integer Recommended It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_14 Integer Recommended I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_15 Integer Recommended Thanks to my talents and skills, I know how to handle unexpected situations 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_16 Integer Recommended I can solve most problems if I try hard enough 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
gse_17 Integer Recommended I stay calm when facing difficulties because I can handle them 0::4 0=I am not at all confident; 1=I am a little confident; 2=I am somewhat confident; 3=I am quite confident; 4=I am very confident
ngses9 Integer Recommended 9. I can usually handle whatever comes my way. 1::5 1=strongly disagree; 5=strongly agree
ase8 Integer Recommended Remember information presented in class? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase9 Integer Recommended Arrange a place to study without distractions? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase10 Integer Recommended Motivate yourself to do schoolwork? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase11 Integer Recommended Participate in class? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase1 Integer Recommended Finish homework assignments by deadlines? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase2 Integer Recommended Study when there are other interesting things to do? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase3 Integer Recommended Concentrate on school subjects? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase4 Integer Recommended Take class notes of class instruction? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase5 Integer Recommended Use the library to get information for class? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase6 Integer Recommended Plan your schoolwork? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
ase7 Integer Recommended Organize your schoolwork? 1::7 1= Not well at all; 2= Slightly well; 3= Not too well; 4= Moderately well, 5= Pretty well; 6= Well; 7= Very Well
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