This study examined selected pyschometric properties of the Health Locus of Control Scale (HLOC) (Wallston, Wallston, Kaplan, and Maides, 1976). Specifically, the HLOC factor structure, factor score reliabilities, and correlations with social desirability were investigated. (Author)

Factor analyzed combined items from Rotter's Internal-External Scale and Levenson's Multidimensional Internal External Locus of Control scales revealing factors similar to Difficult World, Just World, Predictable World, and Politically Responsive World, and additional factor, Friendly World. Most factors were correlated with masculinity; only…

In a study assessing the psychological effects of exercise in the elderly, a 14-week aerobic program for older adults (N=23) produced a significant increase in self-concept and a significantly greater perceived internal locus of control. Improvement in memory was not found. (Author)

A sample of 225 secondary level public school principals completed a questionnaire assessing manipulativeness, job satisfaction, and locus of control. Results showed external locus of control positively associated with manipulativeness and low job satisfaction. Internal locus of control was positively related to nonmanipulativeness and high job…

Examined the effect of Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) on the attitudes of 38 parents of learning disabled children. Results indicated that parents participating in STEP became more accepting and trusting than controls, and their children's locus of control became more internal. (JAC)

Reviews social influence literature and proposes a model of counselor supervision based on social influence theory and research. Suggests that supervisees seek supervisor assistance because they view supervisors as individuals who can resolve difficulties supervisees feel are beyond their control. (JAC)

Following an incentive (low, high) manipulation, college students received response-outcome contingency training. All students then observed a lecture. Postlecture results indicated that the high- compared to the low-expressive lecturer increased achievement and internal locus in contingent but not noncontingent students for low-incentive…

Studied the effectiveness of sociodramatic goal-oriented role play and non-goal-oriented role play on locus of control in Black fifth-grade students (N=53). Results showed that internal locus of control significantly increased for the students who participated in the sociodramatic goal-oriented role play. (LLL)

Investigated the validity of applying Kelley's covariation attribution model to unemployment. Results of a laboratory study of 168 students supported the model, but a field study of 82 unemployed did not. The relationship of self-esteem and locus of control to attributions of success and failure was examined. (JAC)

Examined the main and interactive effects of feedback sequence (negative-positive versus positive-negative) and expertise of the rater on perceptions of feedback accuracy in graduate students (N=107). Results suggested that feedback sequence interacts with expertise of the rater, locus of control, and self-esteem in affecting perceptions of…

Severely physically handicapped children (N=84) in deinstitutionalized and institutionalized programs were assessed on measures of locus of control and incentive orientation. Ss in institutionalized programs were found to be significantly more internally controlled and more intrinsically motivated than their counterparts in mainstreamed settings.…

Assessed the motivational effects of criterion-setting in self-reinforcement and compared the effects of external criteria with self-imposed criteria and self-presented rewards in undergraduates (N=180). Results indicated that criterion-setting and rewards are both important components of self-reinforcement procedures; and self-imposed criteria…

Assessed the orientation of 14 male professors toward immortality as a psychological motive. Results showed a generally low conscious concern with immortality issues; however, respondents who have accepted some sort of immortality show a more internal locus of control and better adjustment. (JAC)

Attempts to show how social learning theory provides a theoretical perspective for studying individual differences in information-seeking regarding preventive health care. (Author/RK)