Spiritual Health Locus of Control Scale – SHLOC
Measures beliefs regarding the role of God and spirituality in determining physical health outcomes.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Spiritual Health Locus of Control Scale – SHLOC was developed by Cheryl L. Holt (2001). It is designed to measure Spiritual Health Locus of Control. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Active spiritual, Passive spiritual.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Active spiritual | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,14 | 11 |
| Passive spiritual | 11,12,13 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 14 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Spiritual Health Locus of Control: 14 – 32
- Moderate Spiritual Health Locus of Control: 33 – 51
- High Spiritual Health Locus of Control: 52 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.