Locus of Control and Health: A Review of the Literature
- 1 March 1978
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Health Education Monographs
- Vol. 6 (1), 107-117
- https://doi.org/10.1177/109019817800600102
Abstract
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 sick-role behaviors. Implications for health educators are presented.Keywords
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