Locus of control has most frequently been measured using Internal versus External measures. Some researchers have suggested that the External category should be broken down into two subcategories of powerful others and chance. In much previous research, Internality has been found to be related to positive adjustment. This may have implications for…

Results from a study of 104 college students generally did not corroborate previous findings. A small, statistically significant correlation between locus of control and birth control knowledge was found, but the practical significance of the relationship was diminished because the correlation was small and other relationships tested were found to…

Studied relationships among repression-sensitization and Levenson's three dimensions of perceived contingency (internal, powerful others, and chance) in college students (N=70). Found relationship between sensitization and belief in powerful others appeared to depend on the presence of a belief in chance control. (Author/ABL)

Investigated the relationship between locus of control and death anxiety in 99 college students. Results indicated a significant relationship between external locus of control and concern about death, and a specific differential patterning between locus of control and death anxiety. Sex differences existed on four locus of control dimensions. (WAS)

Forty-two male and 84 female undergraduate students completed measures for locus of control (Rotters I-E Locus of Control Scale), psychological stress (Emotionality Scale of the Pittsburgh Scales), and trust-suspicion. Results are discussed in terms of gender differences in response. (CM)

Examines how actors' goals, gender, and locus of control affect conflict strategy behaviors. Classifies goals into proactive and reactive categories. Finds that distributive strategies were used more for reactive goals of defending rights and integrative tactics more for the proactive goal of changing relationships. (SR)

This study was undertaken to determine whether external locus of control orientation was significantly negatively correlated with levels of creativity. Subjects were 13 male and 13 female undergraduate students enrolled in psychology classes at a southwestern university. Mean age of the subjects was 28.6. Instruments used were Levenson's (1972) I…

In recent years researchers have examined the apparent discrepancy between the sexes in mathematical ability. To explore the relationship between mathematics achievement and sex, sex role identity, self-esteem, and locus of control, 260 college students (170 males, 90 females), from three mathematics course levels, completed Rosenberg's…

Undergraduates in an economics course reported prior grade averages and their final exam predictions. Students rated the influence that ability, effort, task difficulty, and luck had on performance and completed an achievement motivation scale. Regression analyses provided support for the attribution model of achievement expectations. Sex…

The factor structure of the Adult Norwicki-Strickland I-E Scale, sampling 174 college students, indicated differential factor dimensionality for males and females. The findings also support the contention that I-E is multidimensional in nature; however, these dimensions reflecting factorial validity have not been found to be consistently reliable…

Attempts to replicate findings of previous research concerning sex differences in perceived locus of control among undergraduates in Antwerp, Belgium. Postulates the Rotter Scale does not measure the female perception of control and hypothesizes that female answers are determined by perceived socially acceptable answers. (NL)

Assessed the personal impact of women's studies courses for 124 female and 41 male college students, most of whom were Caucasian. Changes associated with course completion were a more progressive gender role orientation and an increased locus of control. These changes were similarly experienced by men and women in the courses. (SLD)

Research has shown that differences in perceived control can influence drinking behavior and alcoholic rehabilitation. This study examined the viability of an alcohol-specific locus of control scale. Undergraduate students (41 male and 40 female) completed a demographic questionnaire assessing age, sex, ethnicity, and drinking frequency; Rotter's…

The results of this study, taken together and compared with data from previous studies, suggest that the locus of control variable may be tapping some basic psychological dimension common to both Chinese and American cultures. (Author/AM)

The findings from this study provide tentative evidence that the concept of internal-external control may be one psychological construct which is meaningful across cultures. (Author/AM)