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PERCEIVED CONTROL. Presentation by: Gerald Dyer, Jr. Based upon Thompson & Schlehofer NCI Article. OU LINE. Description of Perceived Control Components of Perceived Control Perceived Control & Health Behavior Theories Measurements of Control Constructs. PERCIEVED CONTROL. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PERCEIVED CONTROL
PERCEIVEDCONTROLPresentation by:Gerald Dyer, Jr.Based upon Thompson & Schlehofer NCI Article
OU LINEDescription of Perceived ControlComponents of Perceived ControlPerceived Control & Health Behavior TheoriesMeasurements of Control Constructs
PERCIEVED CONTROL
Perception that one has the abilities, resources, or opportunities to get positive outcomes or avoid negative effects through individual actions.
Associated with the following: emotional well-being, enhanced ability to cope with stressors, greater likelihood of making difficult behavior changes, etc.
Generally adaptive to have a sense of control across a variety of environments (classroom-workplace-medical center)
REASONS PERSONAL CONTROL IS VIP PREDICTOR OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS
Need to feel efficacious Helplessness decreases attempts to changeDesire for control VIP determinant for making health-protective changes.
6 Components of Personal ControlLocus of Control & Self EfficacyPerceptions vs Control StrategiesGeneral vs SpecificRealistic vs Unrealistic Desire for Control/Preference for Involvement Target of Control
LOCUS OF CONTROL & SELF-EFFICACYLOCUS OF CONTROLInternal
External
SELF-EFFICACYSkill/Will
REALISTIC vs UNREALISTICTaking action to protect oneself or obtain a desired goal.
Not tied to effective action.
PERCIEVED CONTROL &HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORIES
Two-Process Model ofPerceived ControlRothbaum, Weisz, and Synder (1982)Primary ControlSecondary ControlControl Strategies
Control Strategies
Focuses:
Reach Desired Outcomes
Handling of Stress Theory of Planned BehaviorPerceived behavioral control is an indicator for actual behavior.Accurate in predicting intentions to perform behavior.Predictive power of model thought to increase if perceived control used as a measure.
11Social Cognitive TheorySelf regulatory systems(internal controls) guide behavioral decisionsSelf-Efficacy (Belief that one can perform a behavior)Response Efficacy (Belief that a certain behavior will reach a desired outcome)> Self&Response Efficacy = > Behavior Change
Self Control TheoryControl refers to the ability to monitor and inhibit ones own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.Examples: Improving posture, suppressing specific thoughts, or eating a low-fat diet.
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ComparisonGeneral PC Mastery Scale7 Items7 Point Likert Scale
Desired Control Scale70 Items5 Point Response Scales2 Subscales
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