CONCEPT ANALYSIS OF PERCEIVED CONTROL
ABSTRACT: Perceived control is
a personality characteristic that contributes psychological adjustment. It was
derived from various theories, so that definitions of perceived control were
ambiguous meaning. Disclosing concept of perceived control is required.
Objective. The analysis aims to identify definition and use of perceived
control, examine the basic attributes of perceived control, and the
measurements of perceived control.
Method. Databases searched for electronic journals and books that were published
from 1994 to 2010 were analyzed.
Result. Perceived control is personal belief that refers to
controllability on behalf of one’s self and ability to control threats or
events. The use of perceived control includes maternal, pediatric, medical,
surgical, psychiatric, community nursing, and pain management. Perceived
control was composed of two dimensions: belief about controllability and belief
about ability to control to threats.
Conclusion. Instrument of Anxiety Control Questionnaire most closely corresponds
to two dimensions: belief about controllability and ability to control.
Defining attributes and dimensions of perceived control are useful for
developing tool.
Author: Mardiyono, Praneed
Songwathana, Wongchan Petpichetchian
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg110016
