Sex Similarities and Differences in Locus of Control in Relation to Academic Adjustment Measures.

Keller, John M.; Pugh, Richard C.

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Publication Date: 1976

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Sex Similarities and Differences in Locus of Control in Relation to Academic Adjustment Measures

Keller, John M.; Pugh, Richard C.

Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 9, 3, 110-117, Oct 76

Correlations between Rotter's Internal-External (I-E) Control of Reinforcement Scale and the Omnibus Personality Inventory (OPI) were predicted based on previous research and a theoretical expectation of a relationship between I-E and adjustment. These findings have implications for counseling and further research using the I-E variable. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Locus of Control, Personality Measures, Predictive Measurement, Research Projects, Sex Differences

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Omnibus Personality Inventory; Rotter Internal External Locus of Control Scale

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