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UNLABELLED: Psychometric Evaluation of the German Version of the Stanford Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale - Cancer [SESES-CG] with Cancer Patients

Objectives

This study aimed to translate and psychometrically evaluate the German version of the Stanford Emotional Self-Efficacy Scale - Cancer (SESES-CG) for cancer patients.

METHODS

The scale was administered to 155 cancer patients with varying tumor types at various disease stages within a university hospital setting. Internal consistency, convergent and criterion validity were assessed.

RESULTS

Internal consistency was excellent for the total scale (α = .90) and acceptable for the subscales (α = .78-.83). Expected correlations were found with the 12-item Brief Form of the Cancer Behavior Inventory (CBI-B-D-12) as well as with measures of depression, anxiety, and distress.

CONCLUSIONS

The German version of the SESES-CG appears to be a reliable and applicable instrument for assessing emotional self-efficacy in cancer patients. Further research on its factor structure is warranted.