The Construction and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Scale in Spouse Selection

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1 Department of Family, Research Institute of Hawzeh and University, Qom, Iran.

2 Department of Islamic Psychology, Higher Education Institute of Ethics and Education, Qom, Iran.

3 Department of Psychology, Hoda University, Qom, Iran.

10.22034/ijwf.2024.18265.2242

Abstract

The situation of choosing a spouse is one of the most critical stages of human life. The consequences of constructive or destructive self-efficacy of individuals in this situation can affect the entire future of the individual. This research was conducted with the aim of constructing and validating the self-efficacy scale in spouse selection using a non-experimental correlational method. The population included people present in the Eitaa social network, of whom 228 were selected through the convenience sampling and responded to a self-efficacy scale in choosing a spouse. Cronbach's alpha and split-half methods were used to determine the validity of the questionnaire, and correlation and exploratory factor analysis were used to determine the construct validity. The data obtained were analyzed by SPSS-24 software using Pearson correlation, split-half test, and exploratory factor analysis. The results showed that the self-efficacy scale in spouse selection has seven factors, which are: cognitive self-efficacy, communicative self-efficacy, emotional self-regulation, choice hesitation, bold confrontation, purposeful choice, and cognitive self-regulation. Cronbach's alpha of 0.95 indicates the appropriate validity of this scale. Based on the research findings, it can be said that the self-efficacy scale in choosing a spouse has appropriate validity and reliability, and coherent factors can be obtained from it, which can be applied to examine the self-efficacy of individuals in marriage and can be used in clinical, educational, and research activities.

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