Psychosocial Measurement and Specific Hypotheses: A Research Note.

Bloom, Joan R.

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Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Psychosocial Measurement and Specific Hypotheses: A Research Note.

Bloom, Joan R.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v47 n3 p637-39 Jun 1979

The health locus of control scale was used to compare mastectomy patients who received counseling to patients not receiving counseling. Posttreatment group means in the locus of control were accounted for by changes on the fate subscale. Validity of this scale for populations characterized by different health problems is discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Diseases, Females, Locus of Control, Measures (Individuals), Patients, Physical Health, Psychometrics, Test Validity

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