Development and Validation of the Parent Health Locus of Control Scales.

De Vellis, Robert F.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ460830

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Development and Validation of the Parent Health Locus of Control Scales.

De Vellis, Robert F.; And Others

Health Education Quarterly, v20 n2 p211-25 Sum 1993

Data from 6 samples of 822 parents tested the validity of Parent Health Locus of Control scales, which measure parental beliefs in child, divine, fate, media, parental, and professional influences on child health. Results generally agreed with predicted differences, supporting validity of the scales. (SK)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Child Health, Health Behavior, Locus of Control, Measures (Individuals), Parent Attitudes, Parent Influence, Religious Factors, Validity

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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