A Description of General Self-Efficacy and Specific Self-Efficacy for Health Promoting Practices in a Disabled Population

Author

Elizabeth M. Carrington, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

1998

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

This study examined disabled persons' self-efficacy in relationship to performance of health promoting practices. A descriptive research design in which questionnaires were administered by interview was utilized. The sample consisted of forty-four disabled adult individuals attending a vocational rehabilitation school. The General Self-Efficacy Sub-Scale (Sherer, et al, 1982) and the Self-Rated Abilities for Health Practices Scale (Becker, Stuifbergen, Oh & Hall, 1993) were administered.

Major findings related to the three research questions were: (a) this sample's Self-Rated Abilities Scores was higher than previously recorded for a comparable disabled population, (b) multiple disabilities had little impact on self-efficacy scores, (c) a moderately strong, significant relationship between general and specific self-efficacy scores was replicated.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Carrington, Elizabeth M., "A Description of General Self-Efficacy and Specific Self-Efficacy for Health Promoting Practices in a Disabled Population" (1998). Masters Theses. 359.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/359