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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