The development of the mental health confidence scale: A measure of self-efficacy in individuals diagnosed with mental disorders

Citation
Se. Carpinello et al., The development of the mental health confidence scale: A measure of self-efficacy in individuals diagnosed with mental disorders, PSYCH REH J, 23(3), 2000, pp. 236-243
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
ISSN journal
1095158X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
236 - 243
Database
ISI
SICI code
1095-158X(200024)23:3<236:TDOTMH>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
This article discusses a new scale for the measurement of self-efficacy amo ng persons dealing with mental disorders and examines the relationship betw een involvement bt self-help and self-efficacy. The scale is based on theor ies of self-efficacy and recent qualitative research on self-help groups. I t is designed to assess the self-efficacy beliefs of persons dealing with m ental disorders, particularly how confident Beg are about their ability to deal with those things that commonly influence their lives. The presumed th ree-factor structure of the scale (optimism, coping, advocacy) was tested u sing data from a study oil understanding factors associated with participat ion and nonparticipation in mental health self help groups (n = 554). Resul ts of confirmatory factor analyses support the three-factor structure and s uggest that tbe scale is a reliable means of assessing mental health relate d efficacy beliefs. Irt correlational analyses, generally positive associat ions are found between participation in self-help and self-efficacy.