Development of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) Scales

作者：Kenneth A. Wallston, Barbara Strudler Wallston, Robert F. DeVellis · 发表于：Health Education Monographs · 年份：1978 · DOI：10.1177/109019817800600107 · 被引用次数：3421 · 研究领域：Behavioral Health and Interventions、Community Health and Development、School Health and Nursing Education

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 internal, 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 from Rotter's social learning theory. Equivalent forms of the scales are presented along with initial internal consistency and validity data. Possible means of utilizing these scales are provided.