TY - JOUR T1 - Relationship between Health Locus of Control and Health Behaviors TT - ارتباط میان منبع کنترل سلامت و رفتارهای بهداشتی JF - ijpcp JO - ijpcp VL - 12 IS - 3 UR - http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-14-en.html Y1 - 2006 SP - 277 EP - 281 KW - Key words: health locus of control KW - quality of life KW - expectations KW - health behaviors N2 -  AbstractObjectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of expectations, thoughts, and health locus of control on quality of life, health behaviors, and health enhancement. Method: The subjects consisted of 360 female high school students in the city of Sari that were selected using randomized sampling method. Data were gathered using Health Locus of Control Questionnaire and Health Behavior Questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation coefficient and t-test were used to analyze data. Results: Data showed a significant relationship between health locus of control and health protective behavior in the fields of personal hygiene (p M3 ER -