Development of a Diabetes Locus of Control Scale
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13659466 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laurie A Ferraro (University of Toledo, corresponding author), James H Price (0000-0002-9643-692X, University of Toledo), Sharon M Desmond (University of Toledo), Stephen M Roberts (0000-0002-5432-302X, University of Toledo) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 763-770 |
| Publication date | 1987-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1987.61.3.763 |
| PMID | 3438399 |
| OpenAlex | W2156996602 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 16 |
The purpose of the study was to develop a diabetes locus of control scale and to assess its validity and reliability. Factor analysis of the items was conducted utilizing varimax orthogonal rotation. Three factors were identified representing Internal (6 items), Chance (6 items) and Powerful Others (6 items) orientations. The subscales were internally consistent, Cronbach alphas were .75, .77 and .72 for the Internal, Chance, and Powerful Others scales. Test-retest reliabilities were for the subscales, Internal .77, Chance .72, and Powerful Others .66. Criterion-related validity with the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale was established. Reading level was at tenth grade. It is recommended that the more specific Diabetes Locus of Control scale be utilized in studies assessing locus of control for diabetics
Cronbach's alpha · Developmental psychology · Locus of control · Psychometrics · Scale (ratio · Varimax rotation · Clinical Psychology · Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies · Health and Wellbeing Research · Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.13 |
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| Citation span | 1995 - 2021 (27) |
| Highly cited | No |