Rotter/LOC

Question 1

PPs?

Answer 1

•6 pieces of research into individuals perceptions of ability to control outcomes based on reinforcement

Question 2

Method?

Answer 2

Review article

Question 3

Results?

Answer 3

• PPs who had internal more likely to cope with potential threats
• (James et al) male internal= more likely to not re-lapse smoking
• female internal= no difference, factors such as weight gain influential

Question 4

What is the LOC?

Answer 4

Extent to which individuals believe they can control events that affect them.

Internal vs external

Question 5

What are the 3 dimensions?

Answer 5

1. Internality= individual perceives internal control over their health
2. Chance: external, chance/fate
3. Powerful others: external, trust in health professionals

Question 6

Pros and cons of Rotter?

Answer 6

PROS:
•6 studies= concurrent v
•reductionist= easily manipulated

CONS:
•social desirability
•researcher bias

Question 7

Pros and cons of LOC?

Answer 7

PROS:
•helps to explain unhealthy behaviours
•can manipulate

CONS:
•reductionist= may miss other factors
•culture+social influence lowers validity

Question 8

Aim?

Answer 8

To investigate the LOC theory

Question 9

What was the background?

Answer 9

• developed by Julian Rotter as another cognitive explanation for healthy behaviour
• determines the extent to which individuals seek out healthy lifestyles AND likelihood of them following health regimes