Psychometric properties and invariance of an English self-efficacy scale for university students in Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

English is a global language used to communicate with members of the international community. Self-efficacy in learning English is an important factor that is influenced by perceived importance, interest, and beliefs about the ability to successfully perform tasks in English.

Objective

The aim is to develop and validate a measurement instrument to assess English self-efficacy.

Methods

A total of 453 students from different Peruvian universities participated, with ages ranging from 18 to 60 years (M = 23; SD = 6.18). Statistical techniques for latent variables were used and recommendations for educational and psychological tests were followed in its construction. The sample was divided into two groups to perform exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirma

SUBMITTER: Mendoza-Torres ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10310963 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature