Locus of control, self-control, and health outcomes*

被引：4
作者：
Botha, Ferdi [1 ,2 ,4 ]
Dahmann, Sarah C. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne Inst Appl Econ & Social Res, Parkville, Australia
[2] ARC Ctr Excellence Children & Families Life Course, Parkville, Australia
[3] Inst Lab Econ IZA, Bonn, Germany
[4] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne Inst Appl Econ & Social Res, Level 5,FBE Bldg,111 Barry St, Parkville, Vic 3010, Australia
来源：
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH | 2024年 / 25卷
基金：
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词：
locus of control; Self-control; Health; Health behavior; INTERNAL LOCUS; VALIDATION; EFFICACY; OBESITY; SCALE;
D O I：
10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101566
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
We provide the first empirical evidence on the direct link between locus of control and self-control, and how they interact in explaining a range of health outcomes. Using rich Australian survey data, we find that, while the two traits are distinct constructs, a greater internal locus of control is associated with higher self-control. The association between locus of control and health is reduced once we control for self-control, suggesting that selfcontrol mediates at least part of this relationship. Finally, an internal locus of control amplifies the beneficial effects of self-control particularly for physical health.
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