Some Cues against the Cross-Cultural Validity of Locus of Control as a Basic Personality Trait

1995 ◽  
Vol 80 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1139-1144
Author(s):  
Felice Perussia
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Two Samples

A scale, containing the three most representative items of Rotter's Internal-External locus of control scale, embedded in a broader series of items (about general life themes) in Liken format, was administered in two studies to two samples of 437 adult individuals and of 380 psychology students, both in Italy. Analysis showed no significant correlations among the ratings of the three items of Rotter for both samples. Moreover, responses to these three items were included in different factors yielded by a factor analysis of the total series of items, over both samples. The data suggest that locus of control (in the sense of Rotter) may reflect independent traits and values rather than discrete aspects of personality. For the most part such values seem to depend on the cultural context of reference.

Cross-Cultural Validity of Preschool Learning Behavior Scale in Chinese Cultural Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongling Wu ◽  
Bi Ying Hu ◽  
Xitao Fan
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Learning Behavior ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Reliability Estimates ◽  
Competence Motivation ◽  
Behavior Scale

This study investigated the cross-cultural validity of the Preschool Learning Behavior Scale (PLBS) in the Chinese cultural context. Multiple approaches were used for this purpose, including exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity evidence, and internal consistency reliability estimates. The findings generally supported the PLBS’ three-factor structure (Competence Motivation, Learning Strategy, and Attention/Persistence) as used in the Chinese cultural context, and with minor adaptations, PLBS could be a psychometrically sound measure for assessing the learning behaviors of Chinese children.

Cross-Cultural Locus of Control Studies: Experiment and Critique

1980 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Furnham ◽  
John Henry
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
South African ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Population Groups

Over 30 cross-cultural locus of control studies were reviewed which yielded inconsistent findings. It is argued that this plethora of cross-cultural studies have neglected to match population groups sufficiently carefully and to consider the multidimensional nature of the concept, locus of control. The Rotter Locus of Control Scale was administered to three groups of South African nurses (African, European, Indian) who were carefully matched in terms of age, sex, education, occupation, homogeneity, living conditions and language competence, and considered to be functionally equivalent. Although no significant differences were found between the scores on these three groups, a factor analysis of each group's results indicated a different factor structure emerged for each group.

scholarly journals Existential Vacuum and External Locus of Control as Predictors of Burnout among Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 558-567
Author(s):  
Othman A. Alfuqaha ◽  
Yazan Al-olaimat ◽  
Ahmad Sami Abdelfattah ◽  
Rand Jamal Jarrar ◽  
Bashar Mazin Almudallal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Healthcare Professions ◽  
External Locus Of Control

Existential vacuum and psychological burnout are becoming increasingly important issues in healthcare professions, especially nursing. This study aimed to investigate the contribution of several demographic factors including gender, work position, experience, and educational level as well as existential vacuum and locus of control (external and internal) in predicting burnout among nurses. A convenience sample of 181 nurses was selected to represent the study sample. Participants were assessed using an existence scale, locus of control scale, and burnout scale. The study showed that 40.3% of nurses had severe existential vacuum. It was found that 93.9% of nurses had experienced a moderate level of burnout. External locus of control was the most common personality trait among participating nurses in this study. It also was found that existential vacuum and external locus of control were the main predictors of psychological burnout among nurses. The findings of our study highlight major problems facing nursing, such as existential vacuum and psychological burnout. It is recommended to enhance nurses’ workplace, provide proper psychological prevention programs, and teach advocacy skills.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Locus of Control ditinjau dari Perspektif Agama pada Siswa SMA

ANALITIKA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Eko Sujadi ◽  
Muhammad Odha Meditamar
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Scale Data

Locus of control merupakan salah satu aspek psikologis yang ada pada diri manusia. Setiap individu memiliki perbedaan dalam locus of control. Perbedaan ini dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya adalah agama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan locus of control penganut Agama Islam, Katolik dan Protestan, serta mengungkapkan perbedaan locus of control dari ketiga penganut agama tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif dan komparatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yakni random sampling dengan jumlah total 546 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan anova satu arah. Temuan penelitian ini meliputi: 1) locus of control penganut agama Islam, Protestan dan Katolik berada pada kategori internal locus of control; dan 2) tidak ditemukan adanya perbedaan locus of control antara tiga penganut agama tersebut. Peneliti memberi saran kepada seluruh penganut agama di Indonesia bahwa penting untuk memiliki internal locus of control. Internal locus of control yang dimaksud yakni meyakini bahwa diri memiliki kapasitas dan kontribusi untuk menentukan kehidupan namun dengan tidak melepaskan kewajiban berketuhanan. 

Relationship of Cognitive Style to Locus of Control

1973 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 553-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter G. McIntire ◽  
Albert S. Dreyer
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Field Independence ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Psychological Constructs ◽  
Independence Model ◽  
Embedded Figures Test ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

The extent to which the Rotter Internal-External Locus of Control model and the Witkin Field Dependence-Field Independence model were concerned with the same psychological dimensions was examined. Correlations between the Internal-External Locus of Control Scale and the Group Embedded-figures Test of .102 for 80 males and −.001 for 99 females were found. It was concluded that these are independent psychological constructs.

Internal-External Locus of Control and Verbal Fluency

1969 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 707-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Brecher ◽  
Florence L. Denmark
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Verbal Fluency ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Word Fluency ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Order Variable ◽  
The Mean ◽  
External Locus Of Control

84 female Ss were given the I-E Control Scale and a modified form of Thurstone's word fluency (W) test in counterbalanced order. Ss were classified as “Internals” or “Externals” by division at the median. As hypothesized, the mean fluency scores of Internals were significantly higher than those of Externals for each minute of work. Neither the order variable nor any of the interactions were significant.

Self-Statements, Locus of Control, and Depression in Predicting Self-Esteem

1995 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 1007-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent D. Philpot ◽  
W. Bruce Holliman ◽  
Stephen Madonna
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Adult Form ◽  
Automatic Thought ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Relationship

The contributions of frequency of positive and negative self-statements and their ratio, locus of control, and depression in prediction of self-esteem were examined. Volunteers were 145 college students (100 women and 45 men) who were administered the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory-Adult Form, Automatic Thought Questionnaire—Revised, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Rotter Internal-External Locus of Control Scale. Intercorrelations suggested significant relationships among variables. The magnitude of the relationship was strongest between the frequency of negative self-statements and self-esteem. These results are consistent with and lend further support to prior studies of Kendall, et al. and Schwartz and Michaelson.

Specific versus Generalized Locus of Control Scales Related to Job Satisfaction

1985 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Normand Pettersen
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Work Context ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Job Descriptive Index ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Scale Data ◽  
Specific Scale

This study compared, in the area of job satisfaction, scores on Rotter's I-E scale and on a new internal-external locus of control scale designed specifically for the work context. The correlation of .39 with the Job Descriptive Index arrived at by using the specific scale is significantly higher than the correlation of —.16 obtained with the Rotter scale. Data suggest this new scale could be useful.

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