Date of Award
2002
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
Abstract
This study examined whether perceived self-efficacy and health value predict: (a) metabolic control and (b) diabetes specific quality of life in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Sixty-six adults with Type 2 diabetes between the ages of 35–65 were recruited from a diabetes treatment center in Southwestern Indiana. Participants were administered a demographic questionnaire, the Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale, the Health Value Survey, and the Diabetes Quality of Life Measure. A measure of metabolic control was also obtained. Two standard multiple regression analyses were performed. Perceived self-efficacy and health value did not statistically significantly predict metabolic control. Perceived self-efficacy and health value also did not statistically significantly predict diabetes specific quality of life. However, when using the general self-management subscale of the Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale as a predictor variable along with the Health Value Survey, it was found that as participants' perceived self-efficacy in their general ability to manage their diabetes increased, HbA1c levels decreased and diabetes related quality of life increased. It was also found that perceived self-efficacy and health value statistically significantly predicted quality of life as it relates to satisfaction with diabetes treatment. Implications of the findings and recommendations are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Matheis-Huene, Melanie Marie, "The Relationship Of Self -Efficacy And Health Value To Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Outcomes" (2002). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1103.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/1103
