Self-Confidence Scale Development for Youth

Abstract

The aim of this study was to validate and develop the Self- confidence scale for youth. In current study through systematic random sampling technique accessed (N=200) participants and used cross-sectional survey research design in this study for 2^nd try out. Scale was developed by the authors through committee approach questions were approved by expert panel. Descriptive statistics, exploratory analysis, alpha reliability, test re test and split half reliability, discrimination validity, construct validity, convergent validity was utilizes for the data analysis. This was assumed to develop the valid and reliable self-confidence scale for target population. The findings of the study proved true all study hypothesis. Communalities of all factors in principal factor analysis was (λ>0.5), p<.001 and evidence shows all items selected for the final draft.  Alpha reliability (α=.749), test retest reliability (α₌.767). Total inter items and inter correlation coefficient of self-confidence was high. Discriminant validity of self-confidence scale with self-esteem scale was also high. It is the self-confidence scale development for youth which is valid and reliable. This study scope able for researchers, educators, clinical psychologist will use self-confidence scale for the assessment of the individual.