Relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and health locus of control and health-specific self-efficacy in university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serap Açıkgöz Çepni ◽  
Yeter Kitiş
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

Health Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy Beliefs in a Healthy Elderly Sample

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy V. Waller ◽  
R. Carson Bates
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Control Belief ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Elderly

Background. The elderly are the fastest growing segment of the population, and this will place additional burdens on the healthcare system. It is therefore valuable to study the elderly who have reached their later years relatively free of disease and in good health. Methods. Health locus of control, self-efficacy beliefs, and lifestyle behaviors were studied in a sample of 57 healthy elderly subjects. Subjects completed the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, Self-Efficacy Scale, and Healthstyle Self- Test for Seniors. Results. Most of the subjects were characterized by an internal health locus of control belief (91.2%), high generalized self-efficacy (57.9%), and good health behaviors. As hypothesized, positive relationships were found among these variables. Discussion. Individuals with an internal health locus of control and high generalized self-efficacy are more likely to benefit from a health education program than those with an external locus of control and low self-efficacy. Health educators can better serve their clients by evaluating these parameters when developing programs.

scholarly journals Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. S213
Author(s):  
Cüneyt Çalışkan ◽  
Koray Arberk ◽  
Sarp Üner
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
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