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| Chassie, Marilyn B. | 1 |
| Keller, John M. | 1 |
| Murray, Howard B. | 1 |
| Pugh, Richard C. | 1 |
| Staebler, Barbara K. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMurray, Howard B.; Staebler, Barbara K. – Journal of School Psychology, 1974
The major finding of the study was that both male and female students, regardless of their locus of control, gained more on the achievement measure under internal teachers than under external teachers. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Students
Keller, John M.; Pugh, Richard C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1976
Correlations between Rotter's Internal-External (I-E) Control of Reinforcement Scale and the Omnibus Personality Inventory (OPI) were predicted based on previous research and a theoretical expectation of a relationship between I-E and adjustment. These findings have implications for counseling and further research using the I-E variable. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedBhagat, Rabi S.; Chassie, Marilyn B. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1978
The present research was an attempt to examine the role of task-specific self-esteem and locus of control in the differential prediction of academic performance, program satisfaction, and personal life satisfaction. Results support Korman's theory on task-specific esteem and Rotter's theory on locus of control. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Grade Point Average, Higher Education
