Table 1 Health locus of control ratings by sex
Female | Male | ||||
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Health locus of control dimensions | Items | N | Mean (SD) | N | Mean (SD) |
Internal (ILOC) | * The main thing which affects my health is what I myself do. | 1688 | 11.21 (1.86) | 1498 | 11.65 (1.80) |
* I am in control of my health. | |||||
* If I get sick, it is my own behaviour which determines how soon I get well again. | |||||
Powerful others (PLOC) | * Regarding my health, I can only do what my doctor tells me to do. | 1677 | 6.98 (1.70) | 1502 | 7.14 (1.89) |
* Having regular contact with my physician is the best way for me to avoid illness. | |||||
* Health professionals control my health. | |||||
Chance (CLOC) | * My good health is largely a matter of good fortune. | 1677 | 7.07 (1.77) | 1504 | 7.24 (1.92) |
* Luck plays a big part in determining how soon I will recover from an illness. | |||||
* If it’s meant to be, I will stay healthy. | |||||