Investigation of the psychometric properties of the Turkish version Multidimensional Weight Locus of Control Scale (T-MWLCS) in individuals with different body mass index

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceren Şarahman Kahraman ◽  
Nurcan Yabancı Ayhan
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Weight Locus Of Control

Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Health Locus of Control Scale

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Paine ◽  
Luiz Pasquali ◽  
Eduardo de São Paulo ◽  
Ana Lúcia P. Bianchi ◽  
Andrea C. Solha
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Social Learning Theory ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Multidimensional Health

Based on social learning theory, the construct of health locus of control has proven valuable in predicting a wide variety of health-related behaviors. In studying this concept among Brazilians, the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale translated into Brazilian Portuguese were investigated in a sample of 280 middle-class persons. Three types of health locus of control were verified, internal, powerful others, and chance. Further refinement of subscales is needed to improve internal consistency reliabilities.

scholarly journals Validation of the Turkish version Power of the Food Scale (PFS) for determining hedonic hunger status and correlate between PFS and body mass index

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 369-377
Author(s):  
Akçil Ok Mehtap ◽  
◽  
Hayzaran Melisa ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Hedonic Hunger ◽  
Turkish Culture ◽  
The Status

Introduction: This study was carried out to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish culture-adapted version of “Power of the Food Scale” (PFS), which was originally developed by Lowe et al. (2009). In addition, associations between body mass index (BMI) and PFS scores were assessed. Methods: The study sample consisted of a total of 363 volunteering students aged >18 years, who were studying at the Bas¸kent University in Turkey. Validity and reliability analyses were conducted for the Turkish version of the PFS. Results: The correlations of each item in the PFS with the total score were found to be positive and >0.30. The Cronbach’s alpha value was determined as 0.85. The construct validity of the scale was analysed with confirmatory factor analysis. The Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index was 0.97 and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation was 0.07. These fit indices of the model confirmed the construct validity of the PFS. A positive and statistically significant correlation was found between BMI values of the students and the total score of the scale (r=0.157; p=0.003). Conclusion: The findings obtained in this study have laid out that the Turkish Power of Food Scale (T-PFS), which was adapted to Turkish culture from PFS, is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be applied in Turkey. Thus, T-PFS is thought to be likely to contribute to studies aiming to determine the status of hedonic hunger.

The relationship between Latina/o youth’s internal health locus of control, cultural factors, and body mass index.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zach Radcliff ◽  
Nour Al Ghriwati ◽  
Chelsea L. Derlan ◽  
Efren Velazquez ◽  
Raquel Halfond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
The Relationship

The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale: Psychometric Properties and Form Equivalence

2015 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 889-913 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas P. Ross ◽  
Lisa Thomson Ross ◽  
Stephen D. Short ◽  
Shayla Cataldo
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Multidimensional Health

scholarly journals Associations between Body Appreciation and Disordered Eating in a Large Sample of Adolescents

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Migle Baceviciene ◽  
Rasa Jankauskiene
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Large Sample

Body appreciation is one of the main facets of a positive body image. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Lithuanian version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2-LT) and test the associations between body appreciation and disordered eating in a large sample of adolescents of both genders. Method: The sample consisted of 1412 adolescents (40.2% were boys). The ages ranged from 15 to 18 years (92.4% were 17), with a mean age of 16.9 (SD = 0.5) for girls and 17.0 (SD = 0.4) for boys. Participants completed the BAS-2-LT alongside the measures of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, body mass index, self-esteem, body functionality, and participation in sports. Linear regressions were used to test the associations between study variables and disordered eating. Results: BAS-2-LT replicated the original one-dimensional structure in girls and boys. Invariance across genders was established. The instrument showed good internal consistency and temporal stability. Body appreciation was negatively correlated with higher levels of body mass index, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating. Positive associations were observed between body appreciation, self-esteem, body functionality, and sports participation. Higher levels of body appreciation decreased the risk of disordered eating behaviors in both genders. Conclusions: The results of the present study support the psychometric properties of BAS-2-LT. Body appreciation is associated with lower disordered eating in adolescent girls and boys. These findings present empirical support for the development of interventions programs that promote positive body images and aim to prevent disordered eating in adolescent boys and girls.

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