The Relationship Between Irrational Health Beliefs, Health Locus of Control, Health Behaviors, and Physical Illness
The Relationship Between Irrational Health Beliefs, Health Locus of Control, Health Behaviors, and Physical Illness

Author: Preeti Saigal

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 9781109963274

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This research evaluated the relationship between irrational health beliefs, health locus of control, health behaviors and illness frequency in a healthy population. Results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that irrational health beliefs were uniquely related to health behaviors and illness frequency. Particular dimensions of health locus of control were uniquely related to health behaviors, but were not significantly related to illness frequency. Findings indicate that the relationships between irrational health beliefs, health locus of control, and measures of health status found in prior research with patient populations, also exist in healthy populations. The findings implicate the need for additional research that evaluates the role of irrational health beliefs and health locus of control in healthy populations and their relationship to dimensions of preventative health care and future onset of illness. This information can be used to develop clinical applications, such as programs designed to increase participation in health-promotion activities.

Predicting Health Behaviour
Predicting Health Behaviour

Author: Mark Conner

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Published: 1996

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780335193202

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Predicting Health Behaviour provides the theoretical background and examples of how to apply the most common social cognition models to the explanation of health behaviours. Each chapter has been written by key researchers in the area, and they follow a common structure which enables this book to be read as a 'user-manual'. Each chapter provides a general review of relevant research, applying the model to a variety of health behaviours (such as dietary choice, screening behaviour and sex) and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of models including the health belief model, protection motivation theory, the theory of planned behaviour, health locus of control and self-efficacy. The final chapter includes a critique of the general approach, and signposts future directions for research.