English Version

Why do you prevent myopia (short-sightedness)?

The following questions relate to the reasons why you would prevent myopia (short-sightedness). Different people have different reasons for doing so, and we want to know how true each of the following reasons is for you.  All 15 responses are to the same question. Please indicate the extent to which each reason is true for you, using the following 7-point scales:



 

I want to prevent myopia because…

Not at

all true

Somewhat true

Very

true

1

I feel that I want to take responsibility for protecting my eye.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2

I would feel guilty or ashamed of myself if I became (more) short-sighted.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

I personally believe it is the best thing for my eyes.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

4

Others would be upset with me if I become (more) short-sighted.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

I really don't think about preventing myopia.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

6

I have carefully thought about it and believe it is very important for many aspects of my life.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

7

I would feel bad about myself if I became (more) short-sighted.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

It is an important choice I really want to make.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

9

I feel pressure from others to not become (more) short-sighted.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

10

It is easier to do what I am told than think about it.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

11

It is consistent with my life goals.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

12

I want others to approve of me.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

13

It is very important for my vision to be as healthy as possible.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

14

I want others to see I can do it.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

15

I don't really know why I want to prevent myopia.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Scoring: Autonomous motivation (Item 1, 3, 6, 8. 11, 13), Controlled motivation (Item 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14), Amotivation (Item 5, 10, 15)


Note. Only the simplified Chinese version (see below) was validated in the study.


Citation:

 

Chan, D. K. C., Fung, Y. K., Xing, S., & Hagger, M. S. (2014). Myopia prevention, near work, and visual acuity of college students: integrating the theory of planned behavior and self-determination theory. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 73(3), 369-380. doi: 10.1007/s10865-013-9494-9


Simplified Chinese Version



你为何要预防近视眼？


请阅读每项陈述，然后圈出最能代表您的想法的数字，请注意每项陈述句子并没有对或错，请按您自己的感觉作出回答。


 

我想预防近视眼， 是因为…

完全

不正确

颇为正确

非常

正确

1

因为我想对保护自己的眼睛负责。

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2

3

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5

6

7

2

因为如果我的近视程度加深，我便会感到自责。

1

2

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6

7

3

因为我个人觉得预防近视眼是对眼睛最好的。

1

2

3

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5

6

7

4

因为如果我的近视程度加深，便会令其他人不高兴。

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2

3

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5

6

7

5

如果我没有这样做，人们会认为我是一个软弱的人。

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6

7

6

因为我曾经仔细的考虑过这个问题，因为预防近视眼对于我生活中的很多方面都很重要。

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

7

因为如果近视的程度加深，我便会感觉很糟糕。

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

因为预防近视眼是一个我真的很想做的重要决定。

1

2

3

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5

6

7

9

因为我感觉到其他人给我压力去防止近视程度加深。

1

2

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5

6

7

10

因为按照别人的指示做，比自己想如何去做容易。

1

2

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6

7

11

因为预防近视眼和我的人生目标一致。

1

2

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5

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7

12

因为我需要别人对我的认可， 所以才去预防近视眼。

1

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5

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7

13

因为尽可能的保持健康的视力是很重要的。

1

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3

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5

6

7

14

因为我想其他人看到我能够预防近视眼。

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

15

我真的不知道为何我想去预防近视眼。

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2

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4

5

6

7










Treatment self regulation questionnaire
Derwin Chan Research
For Myopia Prevention