Polish adaptation of the Short Version of the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale (SVOSES)

Abstract

Background This article presents the verification of the factor structure and validation of the Polish version of the Short Version of the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale (SVOSES), developed by Rigotti et al. Material and Methods The study was questionnaire-based and took place in a “paper-and-pencil” format. They were conducted on 2 independent samples of 1261 and 205 employees, respectively. The factor structure of the tool was checked by means of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Its reliability was calculated using 2 methods – Cronbach’s α measure (internal consistency) and test–retest method (temporal stability). The theoretical validity of the scale was estimated using correlation analysis in which the criterion variables were: meaning of work, job satisfaction, general self-efficacy, psychological stress symptoms, somatic stress symptoms, and burnout. Results The univariate structure of the scale was confirmed, consistent with the original version, as well as the theoretical validity and reliability. Conclusions The Polish version of the SVOSES can be used as a diagnostic instrument for research in the field of mental health at work, as well as in practical activities, e.g., career counseling, recruitment, selection or screening. Med Pr. 2022;73(4):325–36

Keywords

• personal resources
• validation
• occupational self-efficacy
• short version of the occupational self-efficacy scale
• psychometry
• social service and service workers