General self-efficacy was assessed with three different self-report measures, so as to provide multiple discrete observed variables for inclusion within the hypothesized self-efficacy latent construct, given that latent variables in SEM shouldideally include at least 3 observed variables [49]. The 30-item Self-Efficacy Scale was developedby Sherer and colleagues [32] to evaluate general and social self-efficacy. The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE [50]) was created to assess a general sense of perceived self-efficacy to predictcoping with daily hassles and adaptation to various types of stressful life events. The New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE [51]) was created to provide a more concise and valid update tothe general self-efficacy subscale of the abovementioned Self-Efficacy Scale published by Shererand colleagues [32].