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Development of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) Scales The development of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales is described. Scales have been developed to tap beliefs that the source of reinforcements for health-related behaviors is primarily in ternal, a matter of chance, or under the control of powerful others. These scales are based on earlier work with a general Health Locus of Control scale, which, in turn, was developed f... ...
Tập 6 Số 1 - Trang 160-170 - 1978
Locus of Control and Health: A Review of the Literature Locus of control, qn individual difference construct from social learning theory, has shown some promise in predicting and explaining specific health-related behaviors. Research is reviewed on the utility of the locus of control construct in understanding smoking reduction, birth control utilization, weight loss, information-seeking, adherence to medication regimens, and other health or s... ...
Tập 6 Số 1 - Trang 107-117 - 1978
Development of an Instrument to Measure Children's Health Locus of Control Studies were conducted with children ages 7 to 12 years to develop an instrument to measure children's health locus of control. Findings provide evidence that the Children's Health Locus of Control scale has acceptable levels of reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity. Item analysis and factor analysis were performed to determine item effectiveness and existence of signi... ...
Tập 6 Số 1 - Trang 149-159 - 1978
A Test of the Construct Validity of Health Locus of Control: Effects on Self-Reported Compliance for Hypertensive Patients A test of the construct validity of the Health Locus of Control (HLC) scale is presented within the larger framework of Rotter's social learning theory. Self-reported compliance behavior was predicted to relate to the subject's HLC orientation, value toward health, and level of perceived home assistance. In a sample of ambulatory hypertensive patients, a significant two-way interaction ef... ...
Tập 6 Số 1 - Trang 138-148 - 1978