Technique 1.164 Measuring Efficacy (strength self-efficacy scale)
Introduction
Everyone has strengths. However, they are not necessarily aware of them and/or competent to use them.
The aim of this technique is to determine the extent to which you apply your strengths already and where you can become more confident in using them.
"...Using strengths, individually or accompanied I have a feeling of self-efficacy, as a positive influence on psychological well-being and happiness..."
Proctor et al as quoted by Courtney E. Ackerman, 2018
Rank the 13 questions from 1 (strongly not confident) to 5 (strongly confident)
Statement and ranking
| No. | How confident are you in your ability to: | Ranking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | use your strengths in many situations? | |||||
| 2 | use your strengths to succeed? | |||||
| 3 | find ways to use your strengths at work? | |||||
| 4 | use your strengths at any time? | |||||
| 5 | use your strengths to help you achieve your goals in life? | |||||
| 6 | practice your strengths in areas where you excel? | |||||
| 7 | use your strengths without any struggles? | |||||
| 8 | find ways to apply your strength to the things you do daily? | |||||
| 9 | accomplish a lot using your strengths? |
Score is determined by adding up responses to each item; the higher the score the greater self-efficacy.
(main source: Courtney E. Ackerman, 2018)