Meaning Self-Efficacy Scale (MSE): Development and Validation of a Measure of the Perceived Ability to Generate Meaning After Traumatic Life Events

Meaning Self-Efficacy Scale (MSE): Development and Validation of a Measure of the Perceived Ability to Generate Meaning After Traumatic Life Events

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Main Author: Waldrep, Edward E., Jr.
Language:English
Published: Kent State University / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:
Psychology
trauma
meaning
psychometrics
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302271383
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent13022713832021-08-03T05:37:27Z Meaning Self-Efficacy Scale (MSE): Development and Validation of a Measure of the Perceived Ability to Generate Meaning After Traumatic Life Events Waldrep, Edward E., Jr. Psychology trauma meaning psychometrics The ability to find meaning following traumatic experiences is associated with less subsequent distress. The current study describes the development and psychometric properties of the Meaning Self-Efficacy (MSE) scale designed to examine the perceived ability to generate meaning following traumatic experiences. The MSE scale demonstrated good internal consistency (α = .89), convergent, and discriminant validity. The measure was negatively associated with posttraumatic distress (r = -.18, p < .01). Two-week temporal stability for the MSE scale was adequate (r = .58, p < .01). However, when included in a regression model controlling for social support, the MSE was not a significant predictor of posttraumatic distress in a subclinical population (β = -.09, ns). Future research should investigate the performance of the MSE measure in a more distressed clinical population. 2011-04-11 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302271383 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302271383 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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trauma
meaning
psychometrics
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trauma
meaning
psychometrics
Waldrep, Edward E., Jr.
Meaning Self-Efficacy Scale (MSE): Development and Validation of a Measure of the Perceived Ability to Generate Meaning After Traumatic Life Events
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