Predictor effect of Locus Of Control (LOC) on self-care activities and metabolic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Author:

Büyükkaya Besen Dilek1,Günüşen Neslihan1,Arda Sürücü Hamdiye2,Koşar Cansu3

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Nursing, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey

2. School of Nursing, Dicle (Tirgris) University, Diyarbakır, Turkey

3. School of Nursing, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey

Abstract

BackgroundPrevious studies have examined the role of individuals’ personal characteristics in diabetes management and used the locus of control theory to assess adherence to a diabetes management regimen. These studies have emphasized that having internal locus of control may be a protective factor in diabetes management.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to determine the predictor effect of locus of control on self-care activities and A1c level.MethodThe study is descriptive and relational. Researchers used a Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale and a Locus of Control Scale to collect data. The study sample consisted of 129 individuals with type 2 diabetes.ResultsThe average score of locus of control of individuals with diabetes was 10.26, and the frequency of self-care activities in the past week was 2.9 days. A weak but statistically significant negative relation was found between the locus of control level and self-care activities of individuals with diabetes, which had no effect on A1c. It was determined that locus of control predicts 19% of self-care activities.ConclusionAccording to the study results, having internal locus of control had positive effects on self-care activities. Training and planning activities to improve internal locus of control can improve diabetes management.

Publisher

PeerJ

Subject

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Medicine,General Neuroscience

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