Comparing the health locus of control among Caucasian and Hmong college students
Author(s):
Carpenter-aeby, Tracy; Xiong, Doaw; Aeby, Victor G.
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Journal Of Human Behavior In The Social Environment, Volume 24, Issue 5 (2014-07). pp. 635-642.
Language:
English
Abstract:
The fourth largest population of Hmong in the United States resides in western North Carolina. Before their exposure to western medicine, the Hmong relied solely on shamans (ua neeb saib), or spiritual healers, and herbal medicine for health needs. This study compares the health locus of control among Hmong and Caucasian students using the Multi-Dimensional Health Locus of Control Scale. College students participated anonymously by email and social media utilizing a web-based survey. Based on rapid acculturation of Hmong families and social pressure to adopt a “college lifestyle,” we predict differences between subscales of Hmong and Caucasian College students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)