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Original Articles

The relationship between control beliefs and self-reported adherence in adults with cystic fibrosis

Pages 387-391 | Published online: 19 Aug 2010
 

This study investigated the relationship between locus of control and self-reported adherence in 31 adults with cystic fibrosis. Participants completed the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, Form C (MHLC-C; Wallston et al ., 1994) and an adherence questionnaire. The two 'powerful others' sub-scales of the MHLC-C, 'doctors' and 'others', were significantly correlated with overall self-reported adherence. Multiple regression indicated that the 'doctors' sub-scale explained 35% of the variance in overall adherence. It is concluded that an external locus of control for powerful others, especially doctors, may promote greater adherence.

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