Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) - Forms A & B

The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, Forms A & B, are 18 item scales that each contain three 6 item subscales: internality, powerful others externality and chance externality.

Measure Source Article:

Wallston, K.A., Wallston, B.S., DeVellis, R. (1978). Development of the multidimensional health locus of control (MHLC) scales. Health Education Monographs, 6(2), 160-170.


Translation Information:

The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, Form A, was translated by the SETA study (University of Miami Protocol #20000255) team, Principal Investigator, Dr. Daniel Feaster.  The translation process consisted of 3 steps:  translation, back translation, and comparison/reconciliation by a third party in consultation with other native speakers as needed.

The English and Spanish versions for Form A only appear on this site.  You can find the English versions of Forms B & C by clicking the “Measure Site” link below.

 

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