Wallston Kenneth A
School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37240, USA.
J Health Psychol. 2005 Sep;10(5):623-31. doi: 10.1177/1359105305055304.
This introductory article addresses the question,'Are the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scales valid?' The initial evidence for the validity of the family of MHLC scales is reviewed, followed by a discussion of the empirical evidence for the hypothesis linking MHLC scale scores to measures of health behavior. There is ample evidence in the literature that the MHLC scales validly assess health locus of control beliefs. Nevertheless, caution should be used when making generalizations regarding the validity of the MHLC scales to new theoretical or situational contexts. The theoretical relationships between these beliefs and other constructs are complex, making it necessary to thoughtfully consider the valid application of the MHLC scales in each new study.
“多维健康控制点（MHLC）量表是否有效？”文章首先回顾了MHLC量表系列有效性的初步证据，接着讨论了将MHLC量表得分与健康行为测量联系起来的假设的实证证据。文献中有大量证据表明，MHLC量表能够有效评估健康控制点信念。然而，在将MHLC量表的有效性推广到新的理论或情境时，应谨慎行事。这些信念与其他结构之间的理论关系很复杂，因此有必要在每项新研究中认真考虑MHLC量表的有效应用。
