Factor analysis of the general self-efficacy scale and its relationship with individualism/collectivism among twenty-five countries: Application of multilevel confirmatory factor analysis

Chia Huei Wu

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2009.01.025

Factor analysis of the general self-efficacy scale and its relationship with individualism/collectivism among twenty-five countries: Application of multilevel confirmatory factor analysis

Chia Huei Wu^*

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Abstract

This study examined the multilevel confirmatory factor structure of the general self-efficacy scale among 25 countries. A total of 19,120 persons from 25 countries (7243 men and 9,198 women; 2679 participants did not report their sex) completed the 10-item general self-efficacy scale. A single latent factor structure was fitted at both within- and between-nation levels. Individualism-collectivism (I-C) scores for nations were also included at the between-nation level to examine the relationship between the I-C construct and general self-efficacy across nations. Results showed that a single latent factor structure is acceptable at both within- and between-nation levels; however, the relationship between the I-C construct and general self-efficacy across nations is not significant.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	699-703
Number of pages	5
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	46
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2009.01.025
Publication status	Published - May 2009

Keywords

Confirmatory factor analysis
Cross-culture
Individualism-collectivism
Multilevel modelling
Self-efficacy

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Factor analysis of the general self-efficacy scale and its relationship with individualism/collectivism among twenty-five countries: Application of multilevel confirmatory factor analysis

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