The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the construct validity of self-efficacy scale developed by Schwarzer and Jerusalem (1995). A sample of 782 respondents completed the self-efficacy instrument. The self-efficacy scale contains 10 statements describing the individual’s belief that he or she is capable of performing a given task. A person with high self-efficacy believes in taking more risks and accepts challenging tasks, whereas people with low self-efficacy tend to avoid difficult tasks and accept easy ones to perform according to their efficacy beliefs. High or low self-efficacy belief also determines the frequency of the efforts one would take to achieve success.

Self-efficacy is defined as the people’s belief about their abilities to generate the required levels of performance that exercise an impact over the events that affect their lives (Bandura, 1994). It was found that these expected capabilities determined whether a certain performance or behavior will be attempted or not and the intensity of the efforts and the time period for maintaining such behavior, if obstacles are faced by the individual (Bandura, 1994). Self-efficacy beliefs determine the way one thinks, behaves and motivates himself for certain difficult tasks assigned to him. Personal accomplishments and wellbeing can be enhanced in many ways with the help of a strong sense of self-efficacy. People with strong belief in their capabilities consider tedious jobs as a challenge rather than a threat. Such efficacious belief inculcates internal interest and confidence. People with high self-efficacy set themselves challenging goals and give persistent performance even in situations of failure. They regain their sense of efficacy very soon after the failure, and consider failure as a matter of insufficient efforts and knowledge which can be acquired by consistent pursuance. In contrast, people who doubt their capabilities are prone to run away from the adverse situations; they tend to fall into depression very easily and have low self-esteem; and they grow negative thoughts about their accomplishments and personal development (Schwarzer, 1992).

Soft Skills Journal, Self-Efficacy Scale, Dimensions of Self-Efficacy, Enactive mastery, Vicarious experience, Verbal persuasion, Emotional, National Capital Region (NCR).