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Confirmatory study of the multidimensional scales of perceived self-efficacy with children

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Resumo:The social cognitive career theory suggests that the development of career self-efficacy expectations begins during the childhood period. TheMultidimensional Scales of Perceived Self-Efficacy (MSPSE) has been used to assess adolescents and adults’ career self-efficacy. This study extends this research by assessing the psychometric characteristics ofthe MSPSE with children. The MSPSE factorial structure, invariance, and concurrent validity were examined with data from 313 fifth- and sixth-grade girls and boys (M age = 10.8). Confirmatory factor analyses suggested a good fit of a hierarchical measurement model. Multi-group analyses suggested configurational and metric invariance across grade levels and across gender for the low-order factors. Still, variability in high-order factor loadings was found across gender. The MSPSE was positively correlated with career exploration and academic achievement. This study supports the use of the MSPSE with children, instills future research on children’s career self-efficacy, and advances practices promoting career preparedness.
Autores principais:Oliveira, Íris Martins
Outros Autores:Taveira, Maria do Céu; Porfeli, Erik J.; Grace, Randolph C.
Assunto:career development career self-efficacy childhood measurement Multidimensional Scales of Perceived Self-Efficacy Autoeficacia profesional Desarrollo profesional Escalas Multidimensionales de Autoeficacia Percibida Infancia Medición Ciências Sociais::Psicologia
Ano:2018
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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