Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors and Change in Locus of Control

This study investigated changes in locus of control occurring among participants in a workshop designed to eliminate self-defeating behaviors. Experimental (n = 18) and control (n = 18) groups were composed of male and female university students. An analysis of covariance indicated that the treatmen...

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Published in:The journal of psychology 1975-09, Vol.91 (1), p.115-120
Main Authors: Parks, Cris, Becker, W. Michael, Chamberlain, Jonathan M., Crandell, John M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Fear
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Internal-External Control
Male
Time Factors
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Summary:This study investigated changes in locus of control occurring among participants in a workshop designed to eliminate self-defeating behaviors. Experimental (n = 18) and control (n = 18) groups were composed of male and female university students. An analysis of covariance indicated that the treatment group moved significantly more than the control group (p < .001) on the Rotter I-E Scale, and movement was in the anticipated direction, toward greater internal control. The increased internal control was maintained in a follow-up administration of the I-E Scale four months later. It was concluded that the workshop brought relatively stable changes toward greater perceived internal control. Implications were discussed.
ISSN:0022-3980
1940-1019
DOI:10.1080/00223980.1975.9915804