Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale

Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale

The factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale remains in question. Additionally, research on health belief differences between Black and White respondents suggests that the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale may not be invariant. We reviewed the literature re...

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Main Authors: Marianna LaNoue, Abby Harvey, Dawn Mautner, Bon Ku, Kevin Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-11-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915615045
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spelling doaj-ddc97d8a75a041ea846d3011c6b248bd2020-11-25T03:39:28ZengSAGE PublishingHealth Psychology Open2055-10292015-11-01210.1177/205510291561504510.1177_2055102915615045Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scaleMarianna LaNoue0Abby Harvey1Dawn Mautner2Bon Ku3Kevin Scott4Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, USADr. Harvey is currently not affiliated to any universityDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, USADepartment of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, USADepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, USAThe factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale remains in question. Additionally, research on health belief differences between Black and White respondents suggests that the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale may not be invariant. We reviewed the literature regarding the latent variable structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale, used confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the three-factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, and analyzed between-group differences in the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control structure and means across Black and White respondents. Our results indicate differences in means and structure, indicating more research is needed to inform decisions regarding whether and how to deploy the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control appropriately.https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915615045
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title Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale
title_short Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale
title_full Confirmatory factor analysis and invariance testing between Blacks and Whites of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale
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description The factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale remains in question. Additionally, research on health belief differences between Black and White respondents suggests that the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale may not be invariant. We reviewed the literature regarding the latent variable structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale, used confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the three-factor structure of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, and analyzed between-group differences in the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control structure and means across Black and White respondents. Our results indicate differences in means and structure, indicating more research is needed to inform decisions regarding whether and how to deploy the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control appropriately.
url https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102915615045
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