Effects of Congruence between Locus of Control and Task Instructions on Self-Efficacy

1984 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott W. Minor ◽  
Andrew M. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Individual Difference ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Task Instructions ◽  
Individual Difference Variables ◽  
Single Solution ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Task

Although self-efficacy theory has generated research, investigations concerning how individual difference variables may influence self-efficacy have been lacking. The present study addressed the relationship between locus of control and self-efficacy. Subjects were 40 undergraduate females (20 with internal locus of control and 20 with external locus of control) who were asked to solve five single-solution anagrams. Prior to exposure to the anagrams, half of the subjects received a set of skill instructions and the rest were given chance instructions. When instructions were congruent with locus of control (e.g., internal-skill, external-chance) subjects expended more effort to solve the anagrams. Locus of control and instructions did not significantly affect estimates of self-efficacy, but means were ordered as predicted.

Perceived uniqueness: Locus of control, social exclusion, and choice

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shichang Liang ◽  
Yaping Chang ◽  
XueBing Dong ◽  
Jinshan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Central China ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Uniqueness Results ◽  
The Relationship

We examined the influence of locus of control on the relationship between social exclusion and preference for distinctive choices. Participants were 212 undergraduate students at a university in Central China, who completed measures of social exclusion, locus of control, choice, and perceived uniqueness. Results showed that participants who believed that the environment controlled their fate (external locus of control) preferred more distinctive choices in a social exclusion context than in a social inclusion context, whereas participants who believed that they could control the environment (internal locus of control) preferred less distinctive choices. Further, perceived uniqueness mediated the effect of social exclusion and locus of control on choice. These results add to the literature on social exclusion and personal control.

PERSONALITY CORRELATES OF PARANORMAL BELIEF: LOCUS OF CONTROL AND SENSATION SEEKING

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Groth-Marnat ◽  
Julie-Ann Pegden
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Paranormal Belief ◽  
Paranormal Beliefs ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Sensation Seeking Scale ◽  
The Relationship

In order to more fully understand the relationship between paranormal belief, locus of control, and sensation seeking, 81 undergraduate university students were administered the Paranormal Belief Scale (PBS), Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, and the Sensation Seeking Scale. Results indicated that a greater external locus of control was associated with greater overall number of paranormal beliefs. Greater external locus of control was especially associated with the PBS subscales of spirituality and precognition. Contrary to expectations, belief in superstition was associated with a greater internal locus of control. Whereas overall sensation seeking was not related to overall PBS scores, the PBS subscales of greater belief in psi phenomena and superstition were found to be associated with higher levels of sensation seeking. Results are discussed in relation to conceptualizations of the different personality/belief constructs.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kebutuhan dan Kemampuan Diri Serta Gender Terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niqo Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Risk

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur pengaruh need for achievement, need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, internal locus of control, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender terhadap intensi berwirausaha siswa SMK Negeri 20 Jakarta. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMKN 20 Jakarta sebanyak 233 siswa. Jenis pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah probability sampling dengan teknik proportionate stratified random sampling. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda pada taraf signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan need for achivement, need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, internal locus of control, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender terhadap intensi berwirausaha siswa SMKN 20 Jakarta. Proporsi varians dari intensi berwirausaha yang dijelaskan variabel independen yang digunakan adalah sebesar 22.6%, sedangkan 77.4% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain di luar penelitian ini. Hasil uji hipotesis minor menunjukkan bahwa need for autonomy, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, dan internal locus of control memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Sementara itu, variabel need for achievement, external locus of control, risk taking propensity, dan gender tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha.

scholarly journals CORRELATION OF COPE-STRATEGIES, LOCUS OF CONTROL AND MOTIVATION OF ACHIEVEMENT AT MANAGERS

2018 ◽  
pp. 541-549
Author(s):  
Oleg V. Kropovnitsky ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship

The article focuses on the theoretical and empirical analysis of the concepts of coping strategy, locus of control (internality-externality), and achievement motivation. Different points of view on coping strategies are considered, as well as achievement motivation and internality as professionally important characteristics of managers of the real sector of the economy. The structure of the interrelation between socio-psychological characteristics and coping strategies of managers is revealed. The correlations between coping strategies, locus of control, and achievement motivation have been studied. The results of the study of the relationship between coping strategies, locus of control and achievement motivation among managers made it possible to draw the following conclusions. Firstly, the higher the level of motivation for success, the greater the likelihood is that a person will use such coping strategies as planning of a solution to the problem, positive reassessment and problem-oriented coping. Secondly, the higher the level of motivation for avoiding failures, the more likely it is that a person, in the process of coping, will resort to such strategies as distancing, escape-avoidance, emotionally-oriented coping. Thirdly, the higher the level of the internal locus of control, the greater the probability of using such coping strategies as problem-solving planning, positive reassessment, and problem-oriented coping. Finally, the higher the level of the external locus of control, the greater the likelihood is of using such coping strategies as distancing, flight-avoidance, emotionally-oriented coping.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TIME BUDGET PRESSURE TERHADAP DYSFUNCTIONAL AUDIT BEHAVIOR DENGAN DIMODERASI LOCUS OF CONTROL

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-144
Author(s):  
Dewi Apriyani ◽  
Temy Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Time Budget ◽  
Internal Variables ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Pressure Variable ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Time Budget Pressure

This study aims to examine the effect of time budget pressure and locus of control on the dysfunctional audit behavior and to see whether the locus of control can moderate the relationship between time budget pressure and the dysfunctional audit behavior. Questionnaires are distributed to 201 auditor who act as respondents, but only 146 questionnaire thatcan be processed from 51 KAP in Jakarta. Data analysis is conducted using SmartPLS 3.0 program.The results showed that, partially, time budget pressure variable and external locus of control give significant influence to dysfunctional audit behavior while internal locus of control does not affect dysfunctional audit behavior. The external and internal variables of the locus of control are not able to moderate the time budget pressure relationship to the dysfunctional audit behavior. Another finding in the form of sensitivity analysis suggests that male respondents consider that time budget pressure and external locus of control are factors that encourage them to perform dysfunctional audit behavior while time budget pressure does not encourage female respondents to perform dysfunctional audit behaviors.

scholarly journals PENGARUH LOCUS OF CONTROL TERHADAP HUBUNGAN KOMITMEN PROFESIONAL DAN KEPUASAN KERJA AKUNTAN PENDIDIK

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurika Restuningdiah
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Professional Commitment ◽  
University Management ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Relationship

The Influence of Locus of Control on The Relationship between Professional Commitment And The  Job Satisfaction Of Accountant Academician. The effect of locus of control on the relationship between professional commitment and job satisfaction were investigated, because there has not been consistently empirical research.  As suggested in the literature, this research tests hypotheses that these specific contingency factor should aid in identifying situations where professional commitment would have a strong relationship with job satisfaction. Analysis of 41 accountant academician, who becomes the respondents, indicated that professional commitment has direct relationship with job satisfaction.  In addition, the contingency factor was found to play key role on this relationship.  The result of moderated regression analysis proved that locus of control to be pure moderator variable, and has a negative effect to the relationship between professional commitment and  job satisfaction, so that the relationship between  professional commitment and job satisfaction was significantly stronger for accountant academician with internal locus of control than in accountant academician with external locus of control. The implication of this study is relevant to university management and to academicians seeking to explain how, when, and where professional commitment is needed.<br />Key words:  job satisfaction, locus of control  professional commitment<br /><br />

The effect of personality traits on households’ financial literacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teerapong Pinjisakikool
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
The Relationship

This article aims at finding the relationship between households’ personality traits and their financial literacy level. The data in this research are from the household survey which can represent the population in Dutch. Using the Big Five personality traits and economic locus of control – extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, intellect, internal locus of control, and external locus of control – I have found that those people whose personality traits are intellect and internal locus of control tend to have higher level of financial literacy than those with other personality traits.

Locus of control and adjustment to chronic haemodialysis

1980 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ira B. Poll ◽  
A. Kaplan De-Nour
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Chronic Haemodialysis ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
High Statistical Significance ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

SYNOPSISForty patients on chronic haemodialysis were studied in order to gather information about the relationship of locus of control and adjustment. Negative correlations of high statistical significance were found between locus of control and compliance with the diet, and locus of control and vocational rehabilitation, as well as between locus of control and acceptance of disability. All the findings indicate that patients with internal locus of control adjust and adapt better than those with external locus of control. The number of years on dialysis did not correlate with locus of control. It might be suggested that the shift from internal to external locus of control occurs prior to dialysis in the stage of chronic kidney disease.

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control in Indian Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Gajendran ◽  
Y. K. Nagle
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Service Selection ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
General Self Efficacy

The purpose of the current study was (i) to find out the role self-efficacy and locus of control of the high and low performing job aspirants (ii) to study the Gender differences of the job aspirants. A random sample of 465 job aspirants males (n=264) and females (n=201) was selected from participants appeared in the Service Selection Board of Mysore. Participants belong to various part of India and their age ranges were between 20 to 27 years with Mean of 21.85 years and SD 1.15 years. Self-efficacy was measured using the General Self-efficacy Scale by Jerusalem & Schwarzer, 1995) and the Locus of Control Scale by Rotter, J.B (1966). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, S.D) and ANOVA. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in their self-efficacy of performing and non-performing groups. Further no significant gender differences were found in Self-efficacy. In addition both men and women were differed in their Locus of control and females were found to be external locus of control. The study brought out that high self-efficacy with internal locus of control influence the participants perform well in their field to attain success.

scholarly journals Locus of Control and Dizziness: Mediation Effect of Self-Efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 126-133
Author(s):  
Yemo Jeong ◽  
Won Hwa Jin ◽  
Eun-Jin Kwon ◽  
In-Sun Kwon ◽  
Han Young Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: An attention to psychological aspects can clarify the understanding and management of patients with unresolved dizziness/vertigo. Thus, we study the locus of control and the mediation effect of self-efficacy for assessing the relationship between locus of control and dizziness/vertigo in a referral-based dizziness clinic.Methods: We analyzed the dizziness-specific locus of control and self-efficacy using the modified questionnaire in 117 consecutive dizzy patients (34 males; age range, 20–74 years). In addition to the visual analogue scale-dizziness for evaluation of subjective dizziness, the following items were further evaluated; Korean Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Korean Beck Depression Inventory II, and Korean Beck Anxiety Inventory. According to the verification procedure proposed by Hayes, the mediation effect of self-efficacy verifies the relationship between the locus of control and dizziness through analysis.Results: Except the scale of emotion such as anxiety and depression, sex, age, duration of illness, and diagnosis all did not significantly affect the dependent variables. Vestibular migraine (39.3%), vestibulopathy (15.4%), and dizziness associated with anxiety and depression (14.5%) were the most common diagnoses. On all scales, Cronbach’s α ranged from 0.72 to 0.94. In the direct effect, the internal locus of control had a tendency of aggravation of dizziness/vertigo, but in the indirect effect, the higher the internal locus of control, the higher the self-efficacy, and the higher the self-efficacy, the lower the dizziness.Conclusions: In our study, we can assume that the locus of control can impart ambivalent effects on dizziness/vertigo. And the modulation of self-efficacy could be another treatment for patients with unresolved dizziness.

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