Interaction of Sex and Locus of Control in Predicting Self-Esteem

1978 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 895-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constance J. Seidner
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Academic Responsibility ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Responsibility Scale

This study investigated the interactive effects of sex and locus of control in predicting the self-esteem of 83 sixth grade boys and girls in a suburban elementary school. Boys and girls did not differ significantly on the Intellectual-Academic Responsibility Scale, the indicator of locus of control. Boys scored higher than girls on two indicators of self-esteem. With specification as a mode of elaboration, an analysis of variance indicated that locus of control seemed to function as an intervening variable which mediated the effect of sex on the self-esteem of girls. Girls with high internal locus of control did not see themselves any less favorably, on the average, than did boys with a similar internal orientation. For subjects with an external orientation, the difference in mean self-esteem scores between boys and girls was magnified, with boys scoring higher than girls.

scholarly journals The self-assessment accuracy and its relationship with performance and individual characteristics

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-126
Author(s):  
YounHee Roh ◽  
YoungWoo Sohn
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self And Other ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Post Hoc

This study investigated the effects of self-assessment accuracy on individual performance. The self-assessment accuracy was defined as the degree of agreement between self- and other-assessments. A total of 158 subjects assessed themselves and others in their groups on the extent to which they actively participate in their group-based task. Following the method of Atwater and Yammarino (1997), subjects were classified into four groups. Individuals assessed as high by self and others, low by self and others, high by self and low by others, and low by self and high by others were categorized as in-agreement/high assessors, in-agreement/low assessors, over-estimators, and under-estimators, respectively. To test the hypothesis that in-agreement/high assessors will show greater performance than in-agreement/low assessors, over-estimators, and under-estimators, one-way ANOVAs and post-hoc analysies were used. The results showed that in-agreement/high assessors showed greater performance (i.e., final record) than in-agreement/low assessors and over-estimators, and so the hypothesis was partially supported. In addition, this study tested the hypotheses that in-agreement/high assessors will show better indices in such individual characteristics as internal locus of control, self-esteem, self-efficacy, conscientiousness, and neuroticism than in-agreement/low assessors, over-estimators, and under-estimators. The results showed that in-agreement/high assessors showed higher self-efficacy and conscientiousness than in-agreement/low assessors, and so the hypotheses were partially supported.

Effect of Nursing Measures Based on Self-Efficacy Theory on State Self-Esteem of Breast Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 6469-6476
Author(s):  
Li Qiu ◽  
Hongli Wang ◽  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Ping Yu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Functional Exercise ◽  
The Difference

To analyze the effect of nursing measures based on self-efficacy theory on the state self-esteem of breast cancer patients. 110 breast cancer patients who were treated in our hospital from October 2018 to October 2019 were randomly divided into control group and observation group. The control group was given routine nursing measures, and the observation group was given nursing measures under the guidance of self-efficacy theory. Before operation, 1 week after operation and 3 months after operation, the general data of the two groups before and after treatment were recorded. The self-efficacy level and self-esteem level of the patients before and after treatment were assessed by the self-efficacy scale (GSEs) and state self-esteem scale (SSEs). The compliance of functional exercise and shoulder joint activity (ROM) of the two groups were compared, and the physical status of the two groups were analyzed. To analyze the effect of nursing measures based on self-efficacy theory on the state self-esteem of breast cancer patients. The GSEs score of the two groups increased with the time, and there was no significant difference between the two groups before operation (P > 0.05). After 1 week and 3 months, the GSEs score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The compliance evaluation table of functional exercise in the two groups increased with the time, and the compliance evaluation table of functional exercise in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). ROM of the two groups increased with time, and ROM of the observation group was significantly better than that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The self-esteem level of the two groups increased with time, and the self-esteem level of the observation group was significantly higherthan that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05). The nursing measures under tne guidance of self-efficacy theory can help patients to complete functionalexercise, improve theirquality of life, improve their self-esteem level, a nd can be widely used in clinical practice.

Role Models and Entrepreneurial Intention: The Moderating Effects of Experience, Locus of Control and Self-Esteem

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 149-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Brunel ◽  
Eric Michael Laviolette ◽  
Miruna Radu-Lefebvre
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
Entrepreneurial Experience ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
The Impact

This article demonstrates that the impact of role models (RMs) on students’ self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention is moderated by their entrepreneurial experience and personality variables such as self-esteem and locus of control. 276 students enrolled in an entrepreneurship education programs (EEPs) were exposed to either a positive or a negative sensitisation message by alumni who became entrepreneurs to test its impact on the students’ self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. Findings indicate that students with entrepreneurial experience, high self-esteem and internal locus of control are less impacted by entrepreneurial role models. We discuss the relevance and effectiveness of role models in EEPs.

Relationship between Jealous Feelings and Behaviors

1989 ◽  
Vol 69 (3-1) ◽  
pp. 765-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton G. McIntosh ◽  
Sandra S. Tangri
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Internal Attribution ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between jealous feelings and behaviors was investigated by giving 185 college students who were currently dating four measures. Analysis showed that high self-esteem, an internal locus of control, and the making of a dispositional (internal) attribution of the cause of jealousy were all significantly related to the use of direct coping (jealous) behaviors.

Perceptions and Attitudes of Hyperactive Children and their Mothers regarding Treatment with Methylphenidate

1982 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Cohen ◽  
Lynda Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Mothers And Children ◽  
Hyperactive Children ◽  
Mixed Feelings

Fifteen hyperactive children and their mothers were interviewed regarding their knowledge, perception, and attitudes toward treatment with methylphenidate 6 months after commencing a stimulant regime with the child. Measures of locus of control and self-esteem were also administered to the child. The results indicated that mothers and children agreed on the effects of medication and knowledge about the cause of hyperactivity. Both mothers and children had mixed feelings about medication. Most of the children felt that continuing with this treatment was important and seemed to be more concerned than their mothers over negative consequences if medication was stopped. Although it has been suggested that impaired self-esteem may be a consequence of children seeing improved behaviour as a result of medication rather than self-control, the results indicated an increase in both self-esteem and internal, locus of control during the 6-month period of the study.

Locus of Control and Self-Esteem among American Indians and Whites: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

1981 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glennelle Halpin ◽  
Gerald Halpin ◽  
Thomas Whiddon
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
American Indians ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Positive View ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Intellectual Achievement

Compared in this study were the locus of control and self-esteem of American Indians ( n = 97) and whites ( n = 128). Contrary to previous research and theory, the two groups did not differ in locus of control as measured by the Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire. However, they did differ in self-esteem as measured by the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory. The whites reported a significantly more positive view of the self than did the Indians.

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