KMID : 0361920060360060442
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Korean Journal of Orthodontics 2006 Volume.36 No. 6 p.442 ~ p.450
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Comparing locus of control in orthodontic patients of a university dental hospital with those of a private dental clinic
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Ku Seung-Jun
Lee Shin-Jae Chang Yong-Il Kim Tae-Woo
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Abstract
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Many factors are considered when a patient chooses the type of dental institution they wish to receive treatment from. Numerous studies have been conducted regarding this issue. However, more research is needed in analyzing the patient¡¯s psychological aspects when he/she decides to choose the dental institution they wish to receive treatment from.
Methods:A locus of control test was utilized to analyze the psychological aspects in orthodontic patients of a university dental hospital and a private dental clinic. The locus of control test is known to be useful in predicting a human being¡¯s behavior. Both intrinsic and extrinsic locus of control tests were carried out in 934 orthodontic patients attending Seoul National University Dental Hospital and 1466 orthodontic patients from a private dental clinic.
Results:The orthodontic patients at the university dental hospital showed a stronger extrinsic locus of control compared with those from the private dental clinic.
Conclusion:The orthodontic patients at the university dental hospital value the doctor as the authority figure and the treatment quality more than those at the private dental clinic.
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KEYWORD
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Locus of control, Private dental clinic, University Dental Hospital
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