Extended recent research concerning effects of stressful life events. Scores for amount of recent life change correlated positively with symptoms of maladjustment and external locus of control and negatively with social interest. (Author)

Physical fitness camp experience resulted in significant changes from an external to an internal locus of control (as well as in physical fitness performance levels) of children ages six to fourteen. (MB)

Assessed was the locus of control orientation among 228 young (10-13 years old) and adult deaf student as a means of analyzing certain personality variables. (CL)

The hypothesis that differences in definitions of perceived internality in Piagetian and locus of control viewpoints account for paradoxical findings was tested empirically using two independent samples of children. Results suggest that perceived internality depends on the aspects of means-ends beliefs on which one focuses.

Investigated relationship among locus of control, mental ability, self-esteem, and alienation among 50 undergraduates. Results suggest that alienation is related to external locus of control and low self-esteem. No significant association was found for mental ability and alienation. (Author/NB)

Examined women's perceived life roles relative to locus of control among 71 female undergraduates from traditional and nontraditional academic majors. Found differences in perceived life roles of women pursuing nontraditional and traditional academic majors relative to locus of control. (Author/NB)

Developmental changes in conditions engendering pride and embarrassment were explored. Among other results, developmental change was found in the standards used to evaluate emotional experiences; references to social comparison increased with age and references to mastery decreased. (PCB)

The relationship between locus of control and course completion in an adult basic education program was investigated. Instruction was individualized; each learner was tutored by an adult volunteer. Those learners who completed the program were significantly more internally controlled than those who did not complete the program. (Author/CT)

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)