The Validity of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scales

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4863550
AutoresKenneth A Wallston (0000-0001-6310-0306, Vanderbilt University)
Año2005
Volumen10
Número5
Páginas623-631
Fecha de publicación2005-09-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105305055304
PMID16033784
OpenAlexW1992712679
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas60
Referencias citadas13

This introductory article addresses the question,'Are the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scales valid?' The initial evidence for the validity of the family of MHLC scales is reviewed, followed by a discussion of the empirical evidence for the hypothesis linking MHLC scale scores to measures of health behavior. There is ample evidence in the literature that the MHLC scales validly assess health locus of control beliefs. Nevertheless, caution should be used when making generalizations regarding the validity of the MHLC scales to new theoretical or situational contexts. The theoretical relationships between these beliefs and other constructs are complex, making it necessary to thoughtfully consider the valid application of the MHLC scales in each new study

Locus of control · Scale (ratio · Situational ethics · Health and Wellbeing Research · Health, psychology, and well-being · Psychology · School Health and Nursing Education · Clinical Psychology · Social Psychology