A Comparison of health locus of control and physical activity among Seventh-day Adventists and non-Seventh-day Adventists

Authors

  • Kimberly E. Feiler Health and Exercise Science Department, La Sierra University
  • Han G. Ngo Health and Exercise Science Department, La Sierra University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56980/jkw.v11i.107

Keywords:

seventh-day adventist, physical activity, health locus of control, God locus of health control

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the correlation between physical activity (PA) levels and health locus of control (HLOC: internal, external-chance, external-powerful others, God/God locus of health control) among Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) and non-SDAs. The sample of this study included 185 individuals aged 22 to 81 who were employed by or attending an SDA affiliated higher education institution during the 2020-2021 academic school year. By completing the survey voluntarily, the participants provided their PA level and information regarding their HLOC. To analyze the impact of HLOC on PA, a multiple regression analysis was conducted. While overall results for a majority of respondents showed high levels of PA, SDAs reported statistically significant lower PA than did non-SDAs. HLOC (internal, external-chance, external-powerful others, God/God locus of health control) was not a significant predictor for PA. 

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Published

2022-09-19

How to Cite

Feiler, K. E., & Ngo, H. G. (2022). A Comparison of health locus of control and physical activity among Seventh-day Adventists and non-Seventh-day Adventists . Journal of Kinesiology & Wellness, 11(1), 46–55. https://doi.org/10.56980/jkw.v11i.107

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022)

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