Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Gerald D. Guthrie
Term of Graduation
Spring 1989
Date of Publication
3-10-1989
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Weight loss -- Psychological aspects, Control (Psychology)
DOI
10.15760/etd.5833
Physical Description
1 online resource (2, v, 41 pages)
Abstract
Applications of locus of control theory to weight loss programs have yielded inconsistent results. This study attempts to clarify "control" by looking at two different factors. Maximum control is the degree of perceived control inherent in the event itself, and personal control is the degree to which the event is perceived controllable by the individual. These two factors were also examined in two types of situations to determine whether individuals have one global outlook on control, or if they make a distinction between control in some situations as opposed to control in other situations. Seventy-four female subjects completed a 16 item questionnaire on their perceived control in weight-related and non-weight-related situations. Subjects demonstrated that attitudes of control are situation specific. The two separate attitudes, maximum control and personal control, operate independently. Some individuals who felt that events were highly controllable, still felt they had very little control. Converse perceptions were also demonstrated.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/22166
Recommended Citation
Wright, Carolyn Lee Edwards, "Attitudes of Control and Weight Management" (1989). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 3949.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.5833
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