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Peer reviewedOllendick, Duane G. – Journal of Psychology, 1979
As hypothesized, external locus of control scores correlated significantly with locus of conflict scores, although this varied for both sex and for the type of behavior problems exhibited. The hypothesized relationship between anxiety and locus of conflict was not supported. (RL)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Conflict
Peer reviewedNowicki, Stephen, Jr.; Hopper, Allen E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1974
Assesses the locus of control orientation within an alcoholic population and relates this orientation to the degree of cognitive dysfunction. Results suggest that female alcoholics, specifically those who need inpatient treatment, may be a relatively more disturbed group compared to alcoholic male inpatients. (Author/PC)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
Waas, Gregory A.; French, Doran C. – 1984
Research has shown that children who are socially rejected exhibit classroom behavior problems and are at risk for adjustment dificulties in later life. To examine the relationship between locus of control for social relationships and peer social status, 413 fifth grade students completed positive and negative same-sex peer nominations, a same-sex…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Children, Elementary Education
