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Cox, William F., Jr.; Luhrs, Joyce A. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1978
Teenagers, classified according to Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, indicated whether or not and why they engaged in alcohol consumption or marijuana smoking. A higher proportion of externals drank but the groups did not generally differ in marijuana smoking behaviors. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Drinking

Rucker, M. H.; King, D. C. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1985
Investigated effects of ascendancy and perceived locus of control on reactions to participative and manipulative leadership among college males, using Guilford-Zimmerman ascendancy scores and Rotter Internal-External scale scores. Results indicated that the two personality measures were associated with different reactions to the two styles of…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Leadership Styles