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Peer reviewedRosenbaum, Michael; Raz, Doron – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1977
The Denial and the Depression scales of the MMPI and Rotter's Locus of Control scale were administered to 26 men with locomotor disabilities and to 44 nondisabled men. All disabled groups scored significantly higher on the Depression scale than the nondisabled group. This finding is discussed in terms of two behavioral formulations of depression.…
Descriptors: Denial (Psychology), Depression (Psychology), Locus of Control, Measurement Instruments
Peer reviewedReker, Gary T. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1977
This research assessed the reliability and validity of the Purpose in Life test in an inmate population, investigated the relationship between the PIL test and attitudes, locus of control, personality factors, and several demographic variables, and compared the PIL scores of inmates with scores of normal samples. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Demography, Individual Characteristics, Locus of Control, Measurement Instruments
