Brief Report: Measuring Self-Efficacy with Female Adolescents Who are Conduct Disordered: Validation of the Program Efficacy Scale
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1991
Abstract
This study focused on measuring self-efficacy with 44 female conduct disordered youth involuntarily placed in a long-term residential setting. The Program Efficacy Scale (PES) was developed as a measure of self-efficacy linked specifically to program completion. Construct validity for this measure was assessed by correlating it to the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) developed by Tipton and Worthington (1984) and other measures of program success. The PES was found to be significantly related to the GSE, length of placement, level of program achievement, and effort ratings by staff. Possible uses for the PES in predicting success or failure with youth in residential settings are discussed.
Department
Psychology
Publication Title
Behavioral Residential Treatment
Recommended Citation
Vincent, J., & Houlihan, D. (1991). Brief Report: Measuring Self-Efficacy with Female Adolescents Who are Conduct Disordered: Validation of the Program Efficacy Scale. Behavioral Residential Treatment, 6(4), 303-310. doi. 10.1002/bin.2360060407
DOI
10.1002/bin.2360060407
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 1991 John Wiley & Sons. Article published by John Wiley & Sons in Behavioral Residential Treatment, volume 6, issue number 4, October 1991, pages 303-310. Available online on February 13, 2006:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bin.2360060407
