18 Self-efficacy for self-regulation

The Self-Efficacy for Self-Regulated Learning Scale (Usher and Pajares 2008) is a concise instrument designed to assess students’ confidence in their ability to employ self-regulated learning strategies. It consists of 7 items on a 6-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not well at all) to 6 (very well), allowing students to rate their confidence in performing each behavior.

High self-efficacy for self-regulated learning is associated with better academic performance, as students are more likely to engage in effective study habits, persist through challenges, and adapt their learning strategies as needed.

18.1 Example items

How well can you - Finish your homework on time? How well can you - Study when there are other interesting things to do?

18.2 Total Score

Total score ranges from 7 to 42. Total score = SC0

How to combine datasets

References

Usher, Ellen L, and Frank Pajares. 2008. “Self-Efficacy for Self-Regulated Learning: A Validation Study.” Educational and Psychological Measurement 68 (3): 443–63.