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Direct linkDeming, Annie M.; Lochman, John E. – Behavioral Disorders, 2008
This study attempted to discover how anger, locus of control, and impulsivity are related to aggression. Two pathways to aggression were examined: a cognitive/schema pathway and an emotion/impulsivity pathway. The sample included 242 fourth- and fifth-grade boys. Using data from several questionnaires, teachers reported on levels of reactive and…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Conceptual Tempo, Aggression, Grade 5
Peer reviewedPerna, Samual J., Jr.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1983
Results of a study involving 63 emotionally disturbed boys (10-15 years old) revealed that Ss with a higher degree of internal lows of control (LOC) made greater gains in academic achievement. Ss' chronological ages and IQ cores did not affect their degree of internal LOC. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Emotional Disturbances, Intelligence Quotient, Locus of Control
Peer reviewedNowicki, Stephen, Jr.; DiGirolamo, Ann – Behavioral Disorders, 1989
The study with 20 emotionally disturbed and 20 nondisturbed subjects (ages 9-11) found that an external locus of control and poorer performance in decoding voice tone and facial expression were associated with emotional disturbance. Implications for teaching and remediation are discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Locus of Control, Nonverbal Communication
Peer reviewedEpanchin, Betty C.; Rennells, Mary Sue – Behavioral Disorders, 1989
The study with 110 undercontrolled children (ages 6-12) found that children's self-reports of depressive symptoms were not significantly correlated with parents' and teachers' ratings of depressive symptomatology; and that there were no differences in level of self-reported depressive symptoms in children rated as either depressed or not by their…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedStuart, Shannon K. – Behavioral Disorders, 2003
A study examined career aspirations of 15 girls (ages 14-19) with behavior disorders and the contribution of life experiences. Results indicate participants were highly engaged with their school-supported vocational experiences, family cohesion had a significant effect on career aspirations, and participants believed they had little control over…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Career Development, Family Characteristics, Family Influence
Peer reviewedFoley, Regina M.; Epstein, Michael – Behavioral Disorders, 1992
Measures of survival skills, locus of control, study skills, achievement test scores, and grade point average for 86 students (ages 11-15) with behavioral disorders were analyzed to identify the correlates and predictors of their academic achievement. Overall, student achievement test performance was correlated with organizational skills and an…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Behavior Disorders, Correlation
