Promotion Health – Evaluation of the Locus of Control Over Health

Abstract

Health is a basic prerequisite for the existence and operation of values. Health care enables people to protect or restore health throughout their lives, from birth to death, in accordance with applicable legislation. This paper aims to identify the importance of assessing a locus of control over health using the scale measuring tool, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHCL). In total, 100 respondents participated in the survey, with an average age of 42 years. Statistical analyses were performed using Statistica, version 2007, with significance level of 0.05.Correlations of MHLC and attitudes toward preventive actions showed statistically significant results with readiness to quit smoking. People with high IHLC scores were more willing to stop smoking, change their diet, and reduce body weight. Our assumption in this research was that individuals who believed in internal control of health had a more positive effect regarding preventive actions.UDC Classification: 159.9, 316.6, 316.4 DOI: http://dx

The Relationship between Korean Adolescents’ Sports Participation, Internal Health Locus of Control, and Wellness during COVID-19

“…Further, Adame et al [ 19 ] reported that health was significantly related to the amount of exercise and the IHLC. Other studies have shown that wellness is affected by having an IHLC [ 20 ]. As such, the preceding study reported meaningful results on the relationship between sports participation, health control and care, and wellness [ 18 , 19 , 20 ].…”

“…Other studies have shown that wellness is affected by having an IHLC [ 20 ]. As such, the preceding study reported meaningful results on the relationship between sports participation, health control and care, and wellness [ 18 , 19 , 20 ]. However, most studies have failed to examine the relationship among all variables comprehensively.…”