Validity of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales in American Sign Language

Ninad Athale; Arianna Aldridge; Vanessa L. Malcarne; Melanie Nakaji; Waheeda Samady; Georgia Robins Sadler

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Validity of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scales in American Sign Language

Ninad Athale, Arianna Aldridge, Vanessa L. Malcarne, Melanie Nakaji, Waheeda Samady, Georgia Robins Sadler

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Few instruments have been translated and validated for people who use American Sign Language (ASL) as their preferred language. This study examined the reliability and validity of a new ASL version of the widely used Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scales. Deaf individuals (N = 311) were shown the ASL version via videotape, and their responses were recorded. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor structure of the MHLC. Scale reliabilities (Cronbach's alphas) ranged from 0.60 to 0.93. There were no apparent gender or ethnic differences. These results provide support for the new ASL version of the MHLC scales.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1064-1074
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	15
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105309360427
State	Published - Oct 2010

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American Sign Language
Deaf
assessment
health locus of control
psychometrics

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