TY - JOUR
AU1 - Bonetti, Debbie
AU2 - Johnston, Marie
AU3 - Rodriguez-marin, Jesus
AU4 - Pastor, Mariangeles
AU5 - Martin-aragon, Maite
AU6 - Doherty, Eva
AU7 - Sheehan, Katherine
AB -  Abstract This study investigated whether measures of three perceived control (PC) concepts tapped independent dimensions, were invariant to population characteristics of health and culture, were differentially sensitive to health outcomes, and were discriminable from self-report disability. The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, Generalized Self-efficacy, and Perceived Health Competence (PHC) Scales were administered to 106 Scottish students and 145 Scottish, Spanish and Irish patients, who also completed versions of the Sickness Impact Profile. Principal Components analyses revealed five factors reflecting scale constructions for students and six factors for patients, as PHC items fell on two factors. Disability items fell on a separate factor from all PC items. Results suggest: (a) PC is multidimensional regardless of health and culture; (b) adequate assessment requires multiple PC measures; and (c) it is meaningful to consider PC as a possible influence on disability. 
TI - Dimensions of perceived control: A factor analysis of three measures and an examination of their relation to activity level and mood in a student and cross-cultural patient sample
JF - Psychology & Health
DO - 10.1080/08870440108405865
DA - 2001-11-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/taylor-francis/dimensions-of-perceived-control-a-factor-analysis-of-three-measures-jNsUc0KYK8
SP - 655
EP - 674
VL - 16
IS - 6
DP - DeepDyve
ER -