Browsing Psychology by Author "Rivers, Brian"

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Powerlessness, destiny, and control: the influence on health behaviors of African Americans

Green, B. Lee; Lewis, Rhonda K.; Wang, Min Qi; Person, Sharina; Rivers, Brian (Springer New York LLC, 2004-02)

This study assessed the extent to which a belief in fate or destiny might explain certain health behaviors among African Americans. A survey of 1,253 African Americans in Alabama churches was conducted. Fifty-nine percent ...