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

Kenneth A. Wallston

Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee

Barbara Strudler Wallston

George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tennessee

Robert DeVellis

George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tennessee

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 in ternal, 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 learn ing theory. Equivalent forms of the scales are presented along with initial internal consistency and validity data. Possible means of utilizing these scales are provided.

Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 6, No. 1, 160-170 (1978)
DOI: 10.1177/109019817800600107
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