Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale:

Health Psychology Open

Marianna LaNoue¹ 

关键词: confirmatory factor analysis;    health locus of control;    invariance testing;    Multidimensional Health Locus of Control;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055102915615045

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale remains in question. Additionally, research on health belief differences between Black and White respondents suggests that the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale may not be invariant. We reviewed the literature regarding the latent variable structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale, used confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the three-factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, and analyzed between-group differences in the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control structure and means across Black and White respondents. Our results indicate differences in means and structure, indicating more research is needed to inform decisions regarding whether and how to deploy the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control appropriately.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC