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Table 2 GSE scale

From: Level and factors associated with physical activity among university teacher: an exploratory analysis

GSE no question

MIN

MAX

M

SD

1. I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough

1

4

3.28

0.52

2. If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want

1

4

2.91

0.54

3. It is easy for me to stick to my goals and accomplish them

1

4

2.98

0.57

4. I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events

1

4

3.07

0.50

5. Thanks to my resourcefulness I know how to handle unforeseen situations

1

4

3.17

0.56

6. I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort

1

4

3.33

0.53

7. I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities

1

4

3.08

0.66

8. When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions

1

4

3.11

0.56

9. If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution

1

4

3.26

0.49

10. I can usually handle whatever comes my way

1

4

3.33

0.52

  1. Min—minimal, Max—maximal, M—mean, SD—standard deviation