Effect of Teaching with Mirrors on Body Image and Locus of Control in Women College Ballet Dancers

2002 ◽  
Vol 95 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1239-1247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally A. Radell ◽  
Daniel D. Adame ◽  
Steven P. Cole
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Dance Instruction ◽  
Body Self ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Externality Analysis

This preliminary study assessed the effect of mirrors in dance instruction on body image and locus of control of women college ballet dancers. With the same instructor in two beginning ballet classes 8 women were taught using mirrors and 13 women were taught without mirrors. Subjects completed the Cash 69-item Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire, and the 40 item Adult Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale during the first and last classes of a 14-wk. semester. Body-areas Satisfaction increased for the nonmirror class yet decreased for the class taught with mirrors. For the nonmirror class, there were significant increases in Appearance Orientation and Externality. Analysis suggested that the use of a mirror in the teaching of ballet may be an element which contributes to the low body-image scores of the 21 women ballet dancers. Replication with a much larger sample is required to draw conclusions.

Physical Fitness, Body Image, and Locus of Control in College Freshman Men and Women

1989 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel D. Adame ◽  
Thomas C. Johnson ◽  
Steven P. Cole
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Images ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Health Dimension ◽  
Body Self

This study examined the relations among physical fitness, body image, and locus of control. The Hall Physical Fitness Test Profile, the Winstead and Cash Body Self-relations Questionnaire (BSRQ) and the Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale were administered to 243 freshmen. Women were significantly more positive about their physical appearance than men. Men were more positive about their physical fitness than women. Men were more physically fit than women. Men and women scoring in the internal direction viewed the physical fitness domain of their body image positively. Unlike men, internally oriented women had more positive perceptions of the health aspect of their body image. Physically fit men and women had positive attitudes toward the physical fitness component of their body image. Physically fit men differed from physically fit women in that men were more internal and held more positive attitudes toward the physical health dimension of their body images.

Dimensions of Cancer Locus of Control Scale as Predictors of Psychological Adjustment and Survival in Breast Cancer Patients

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 699-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Cousson-Gélie ◽  
S. Irachabal ◽  
M. Bruchon-Schweitzer ◽  
J. M. Dilhuydy ◽  
F. Lakdja
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Causal Attribution ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
French Version ◽  
Religious Control

The Cancer Locus of Control Scale, to investigate specific beliefs of control in cancer patients, was validated previously with an English-speaking population. This study tested the construct and concurrent validity of a 17-item French version of the scale and explored its relations with psychological adjustment and with adaptation assessed two years later. In a sample of 157 women diagnosed with a first breast cancer, the French version was administered along with the Body Image Questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Ways of Coping Checklist. A factor analysis performed on scores identified the three original factors: internal causal attribution, control over the course of the illness, and religious control. Internal causal attribution was associated with high scores for state and trait anxiety, negative body image, emotion-focused coping, and problem-focused coping. Control over the course of the cancer was positively associated with scores on both problem- and emotion-focused coping. Religious control was negatively associated with perceived stress. Emotional adjustment and quality of life were assessed in 59 of the 157 breast cancer patients two years after diagnosis and original testing. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that internal causal attribution significantly predicted 38.1% of the variance in rated state anxiety. None of the dimensions of the Cancer Locus of Control Scale predicted the duration of survival measured two years later in 75 of the 157 patients.

scholarly journals The Health Locus of Control in Anorexia Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
R.W. Wojciak ◽  
E. Mojs ◽  
L. Cierpialkowska
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Health Control ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Eat 26 ◽  
Multidimensional Health

The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC) designed by Wallston, Wallston, and DeVellis (1978) belongs to the most popular tests, assessing the health locus of control in respondents on three levels: internal, external, and accidental. The MHLC is used in health promotion programs, in prophylaxis effect. According to authors, the background of this conception is the conviction that internal locus of health control favours pro-health behaviour like taking physical activity, reduce smoking and alcohol drinking, weights control, HIV protection etc. In this preliminary study we would like to exam the health locus of control in anorexia women.The MHLC was curry out in 15 anorectic women (diagnosed by EAT-26) and 39 non-anorectic women, aged 21,7 ± 1,0 years. The results were analysed with the use the Chi-square test.We found the statistically significance differences between anorectic and non-anorectic women in the health locus of control (p< 0,001; Chi=13,24). However, the most of subjects (non-anorectic vs. anorectic, respectively 69% vs. 60%) located the health control inside, more anorectic felt that control on their health depend on the accidence than non-anorectic (respectively, 20% vs. 5%).The results of this preliminary study could suggest that the health locus of control may play the important role in initiate the anorexia behaviour in women.

Locus of Control in Children with Epilepsy

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Correa
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Epilepsy Education

The present study evaluated the effect of health education on locus of control for 13 children with epilepsy. 7 participated in an epilepsy education program. All children were administered pre- and posttests on the Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale. No significant effect of the health education program was noted. Further research with disabled children requires a larger sample and a larger, more intensive training period among other things.

Preliminary Study of Effect of Decision Making on Locus of Control among Prison Inmates

1990 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
David G. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Effect Change ◽  
Maximum Security ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Male Inmates

To study the effect of teaching decision-making to inmates in a maximum security facility on locus of control 19 adult male inmates who were incarcerated at a community correctional center were pre- and posttested on the Rotter Internal-External Locus of Control Scale. In this preliminary study there was no statistically significant difference at pretest or posttest so teaching decision-making skills in group settings versus teaching in a group combined and one-to-one contact did not affect locus of control as measured. This personality trait appears stable over time and a more thorough means of intervention is required to effect change.

Replication and extension of Collins' Locus of Control Scale.

1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Duffy ◽  
Samuel Shiflett ◽  
Ronald G. Downey
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Scale
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