In:
Journal of Health Psychology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 23, No. 13 ( 2018-11), p. 1668-1676
Abstract:
This study examined psychometric properties of the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale among Iranian infertile patients. In all, 312 infertile patients completed the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the original three-factor model of Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale was adequate ( χ 2 / df = 2.139; goodness-of-fit index = 0.88; root mean square error of approximation = 0.061; and standardized root mean square residual = 0.076). The Cronbach’s alpha of the subscales ranged from 0.56 to 0.67. The Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale subscales significantly correlated with anxiety and depression, showing an acceptable convergent validity. In conclusion, the Levenson’s Locus of Control Scale has adequate reliability and validity and can be used to measure locus of control orientation in Iranian infertile patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1359-1053
,
1461-7277
DOI:
10.1177/1359105316666659
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2021897-7
SSG:
5,2