Table 3.

Self-report questionnaire for Generalized Self Efficacy (Schwarzer and Jerusalem 1995)

Statement	Score
I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough	${}_{-}$
If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want	${}_{-}$
It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals	${}_{-}$
I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events	${}_{-}$
Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations	${}_{-}$
I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort	${}_{-}$
I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities	${}_{-}$
When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions	${}_{-}$
If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution	${}_{-}$
I can usually handle whatever comes my way	${}_{-}$

Scoring: 1 = Not at all true, 2 = Hardly true, 3 = Moderately true, 4 = Exactly true