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ArticleInnovation in aging2026

Validation of the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy in the German population.

Clara Cornaro, Maike Bulian, Birgit Teichmann

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Clara CornaroNetwork Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7140-7025
Maike BulianNetwork Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9837-1436
Birgit TeichmannNetwork Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7301-3409

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Informal caregivers of people living with dementia are susceptible to significant caregiver burden. Strengthening self-efficacy may alleviate burden by improving caregivers' ability to persist in the face of challenging situations. To provide a relevant assessment tool, this study aimed to translate the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy (RSCSE) into German and evaluate its psychometric properties. Research Design and Methods: Cross-sectional data with a test-retest subsample were collected online from June 2024 to March 2025. Reliability was assessed via internal consistency, item analysis, and test-retest reliability. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to evaluate structural validity. To assess construct and convergent validity, we included the following scales: Confidence in Dementia Care Scale, Benefits of Being a Caregiver Scale, Brief Resilience Scale, Perceived Social Support Questionnaire, Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: The convenience sample consisted of 127 individuals, with 60 taking part in the retest after 4 weeks. The subscales in this sample demonstrate high internal consistency (α/ω = 0.92/0.94) and moderate-to-good retest reliability. The CFA demonstrated a good model fit [χ Discussion and Implications: These results support the use of the RSCSE within the German population to assess the self-efficacy of caregivers of people living with dementia.

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DementiaInformal caregiverMeasurementPsychometricsValidity

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