Problem-Solving Skills, Locus of Control, and the Contraceptive Effectiveness of Young Women.

Steinlauf, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ211512

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Publication Date: 1979-Mar

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Problem-Solving Skills, Locus of Control, and the Contraceptive Effectiveness of Young Women.

Steinlauf, Barbara

Child Development, v50 n1 p268-71 Mar 1979

The contraceptive effectiveness of 155 single women between 15 and 25 years of age was found to be significantly and negatively related to a means-end problem-solving ability and a belief in internal control and significantly and positively related to a belief in chance control. (JMB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Contraception, Females, Locus of Control, Problem Solving, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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