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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
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Hochreich, Dorothy J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1975
Two hundred college students, most of whom had been administered the Rotter I-E and trust scales prior to the experiment, were assigned to testing groups. Findings indicate that clear sex-role stereotypes exist with regard to both locus of control and trust, and that the stereotypes are shared by subjects of both sexes. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Expectation, Interpersonal Relationship, Locus of Control
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Kapalka, George M.; Lachenmeyer, Juliana Rasic – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1988
Examination of 69 men and women revealed that individuals employed in supervisory leadership positions were more androgynous and obtained more internal locus of control scores than those in nonsupervisory positions. Sex differences were noted. Implications are discussed. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Androgyny, Employment Level, Femininity