Wallston B D, Wallston K A
Health Educ Monogr. 1978 Spring;6(2):107-17. doi: 10.1177/109019817800600102.
Locus of control, an individual difference construct from social learning theory, has shown some promise in predicting and explaining specific health-related behaviors. Research is reviewed on the utility of the locus of control construct in understanding smoking reduction, birth control utilization, weight loss, information-seeking, adherence to medication regimens, and other health or sick-role behaviors. Implications for health educators are presented.
