Impact of Internal Health Locus of Control on Health Outcomes for Older Men and Women: A Longitudinal Perspective.

Wallhagen, Margaret I.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ486116

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Impact of Internal Health Locus of Control on Health Outcomes for Older Men and Women: A Longitudinal Perspective.

Wallhagen, Margaret I.; And Others

Gerontologist, v34 n3 p299-306 Jun 1994

Investigated relationship between baseline internal health locus of control (IHLC) and 6-year change in physical functioning in 356 older adults. IHLC was strongly related to change in physical functioning for women at all levels of baseline functioning but only affected men with lower baseline functioning. IHLC was related to importance placed on good health for both genders. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Locus of Control, Mental Health, Older Adults, Physical Health, Self Efficacy, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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