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Papadopoulos, Konstantinos; Paralikas, Theodosis; Barouti, Marialena; Chronopoulou, Elena – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2014
The exploratory study presented in this article looks into the possible differences in psychosocial aspects (self-esteem and locus of control) and aspects of psychopathology (depression, anxiety, melancholia, asthenia, and mania) amongst sighted adults and adults with visual impairments. Moreover, the study aims to examine the possible…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Locus of Control, Visual Impairments, Measures (Individuals)
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Kleiber, Douglas A.; Hemmer, Joan D. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1981
Compares relationship of male and female sport participation on locus of control, a dimension of personality that has been related to adjustment. Reveals female "organized" participants most internal and male nonparticipants most external. (Author/DA)
Descriptors: Females, Males, Participant Characteristics, Peer Influence
Newsom, Ron; Foxworth, Linda – 1979
A project was initiated to (1) determine internal-external orientation of a group of adult basic education-general educational development (ABE-GED) clients; (2) collect demographic data on the clientele; (3) assess functional abilities of clients in math and reading at enrollment and after three months; (4) analyze results of objectives to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Age