A Preliminary Study Measuring Social Self-Efficacy among Early Adolescents and Its Association with Aggressive Behavior

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  • Author(s): Zullig, Keith J. (ORCID Zullig, Keith J. (ORCID 0000-0003-4222-366X); Valois, Robert F.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of School Violence. 2019 18(4):498-509.
  • Publication Date:
    2019
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      12
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      US Department of Health and Human Services
      Department of Education (ED)
    • Education Level:
      Junior High Schools
      Middle Schools
      Secondary Education
      Elementary Education
      Grade 7
      Grade 8
    • Subject Terms:
      Self Efficacy; Early Adolescents; Correlation; Aggression; School Safety; Public Schools; Middle School Students; Bullying; Student Behavior; Adolescent Development; Grade 7; Grade 8; Student Surveys; Gender Differences; Racial Differences; White Students; African American Students; Hispanic American Students; Asian American Students
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/15388220.2018.1553718
    • ISSN:
      1538-8220
    • Abstract:
      This study evaluated a brief social self-efficacy (SSE) measure among 4,122 public middle school adolescents and its association with aggressive behavior. Data analytic procedures included calculating mean ratings, standard deviations in addition to inspecting the scale's reliability, internal structure, and relationships to demographic and aggressive behavior (physical fighting, being bullied, and avoiding school) variables. Results revealed acceptable evidence of internal consistency reliability, internal structure, and relationships to the demographic and aggressive behavior variables. Females reported significantly higher SSE than males, seventh grade students reported significantly higher SSE than eighth grade students, while White and Black students reported significantly higher SSE than Asian students. Significantly lower SSE ratings were also noted for those who reported aggressive behavior. Results suggest SSE may be an important component in the adolescent developmental process and this brief measure of social self-efficacy may further facilitate inclusion in more comprehensive assessments for early adolescents.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2019
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1224043