Factorial Validity of thePerceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scalefor Adults with Serious Mental Illness: A Brief Report

Abstract

The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the measurement structure of the Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale amongst 194 individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and (2) to establish construct validity for the Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded a two-factor measurement structure of the Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale, which was positively associated with insight, social support, and life satisfaction. The Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale is a useful measure to assess social skills amongst individuals with SMI in rehabilitation counselling.

Predictors of perceived social effectiveness of individuals with serious mental illness.

“…Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale (1 ϭ not well at all to 5 ϭ very well), with higher scores indicating better social effectiveness. The PSSE has demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability estimates with a range of .66 to .88 (Akin & Bas ¸ören, 2015;Di Giunta et al, 2010;Sánchez, Pfaller, et al, 2016, 2017. The Cronbach's alpha of the PSSE for the current study was computed to be .88.…”

“…The PSSE was related to the Big Five Questionnaire (BFQ; Caprara, Schwartz, Capanna, Vecchione, & Barbaranelli, 2006; r = .57), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965; r = .33), Psychological Well-Being scale (PWB; Ryff & Keyes, 1995; r = .44), and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief COPE; Carver, 1997) active coping ( r = .31), positive reframing ( r = .16), emotional support ( r = .16), instrumental support ( r = .22), and behavioral disengagement ( r = −.33) coping strategies, demonstrating its construct validity. The PSSE has demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability estimates with a range of .66 to .88 (Akin & Başören, 2015; Di Giunta et al, 2010; Sánchez, Pfaller, et al, 2016, 2017). The Cronbach’s alpha of the PSSE for the current study was computed to be .88.…”

“…The PESE was related to the Prosociality Scale (measures empathic concern; Caprara, Steca, Zelli, & Capanna, 2005; r = .53), RSES (Rosenberg, 1965; r = .12), PWB (Ryff & Keyes, 1995; r = .23), and Brief COPE (Carver, 1997) active coping ( r = .22), emotional support ( r = .22), instrumental support ( r = .17), and behavioral disengagement ( r = −.19) coping strategies, demonstrating its construct validity. The internal consistency reliability estimates of the PESE ranged from .78 to .85 (Akin & Başören, 2015; Di Giunta et al, 2010; Sánchez, Pfaller, et al, 2016, 2017). The Cronbach’s alpha of the PESE for the current study was computed to be .85.…”

Factorial Validity of the Perceived Empathic and Social Self-Efficacy Scale for Adults with Serious Mental Illness: A Brief Report – ERRATUM

“…The order of the authors were listed incorrectly in the above publication (Jennifer Sánchez et al, 2016). The correct authorship is provided below:…”