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Scale:   Student Self-Report of Social Self-Efficacy for Relating to Peers (4 items) reported standardized alpha = .62

Source : Lab developed

Response format and scale
All items in the scale use a Not true to Very true response format:
Not true = 1, A little true = 2, Pretty true = 3, Very true = 4

Instructions
Dear Student, Students have many different ideas about school and homework. Please tell us how true each of the following ideas are for you. There are no right or wrong answers. The right answer is the answer that is most true for you. Your parents and teachers will NOT see what you say. Thank you!

Scale scoring
Total scale scores range from 4 to 16. Higher scores indicate greater reported efficacy for relating to peers.

Items
I can get along with other students in my class.
I can work well with other students in my class.
It's easy for me to start a conversation with other students in my class.   
When other students are doing something, it's hard for me to join in with them. (reverse scored)


The Family-School Partnership Lab is part of the Psychology and Human Development Department, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.