Women's Multiple Roles and Psychological Well-Being

1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1351-1354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronnie Goldstein Kopp ◽  
Mary Frances Ruzicka
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Multiple Roles ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Returning To School ◽  
And Control

Examination of the relationships of multiple roles and internal-external locus of control with psychological well-being among 162 middle-class women aged 23 yr. and over, returning to school at a community college, showed women occupying two or three of the roles of partner, mother, and paid employee were happier than those occupying one or none. Internal locus of control was important in adding significantly to the prediction of both happiness and self-esteem, beyond that predicted by number of roles and control variables. Psychological well-being for women returning to school is positively correlated with more social roles and internal scores on locus of control.

scholarly journals Humour and the locus of control in The Gruffalo (Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler)

Literator ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-74
Author(s):  
B. Van der Westhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Young Reader ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Conscious Decision ◽  
Young Listener

The purpose of this article is firstly to distinguish between the notions “external locus of control” and “internal locus of control”, secondly to indicate ways in which the locus of control in humour in “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler can be identified and thirdly to indicate possible ways in which emphasis on the internal locus of control in the young reader can assist him/her in the development of a general mental/- psychological well-being. Different kinds of literary humour contribute to the ways in which young listeners/readers can identify with stories, poems, dramas and films. The young listener/reader can recognise him/herself in humorous situations, in the humorous use of imagery, wordplay and illustrations/visuals. He/she can also identify with or distance him-/herself from or reject the characters, the values represented and the author who created the text. When in interaction with the works of authors who use negative as well as positive kinds of humour to point out the dos and don’ts, the rights and the wrongs in life, the horizon of a young listener’s/reader’s experience can be expanded. Such a reading would contribute to the development of the young reader’s cognitive, emotional, social and moral values as it links up with an unconscious or conscious decision about the locus of control in his/her life.

Vocational Interests of Adolescents: Relationships between Self-Esteem and Locus of Control

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1363-1371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann K. Mullis ◽  
Ronald L. Mullis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Vocational Interests ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
External Locus ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Interest Inventory ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among scores on vocational interests, self-esteem, and locus of control for high school students. Grade and sex differences were also examined. 1364 high school students ranging in age from 14 to 19 years of age were administered the Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory, Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale for Children, and the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory. High school students with higher scores on self-esteem and showing an orientation toward internal locus of control expressed more interests in a variety of vocational themes than adolescents with lower scores on self-esteem and scores for external locus of control. Sex and grade differences in vocational interests of adolescents were also noted. The findings were discussed in light of theoretical and practical considerations.

scholarly journals Effect of Family Strength over the Psychological Well-being and Internal Locus of Control.

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cirilo Humberto Humberto García-Cadena ◽  
José Moral de la Rubia Moral de la Rubia ◽  
Héctor Luis Díaz Díaz ◽  
Juan Martínez Rodríguez ◽  
Lorenzo Sánchez Reyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Family Strength ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

<p>Si la adquisición del concepto de sí mismo como unicidad diferenciada del mundo es ontogenéticamente posterior a la adquisición del concepto de “nosotros”, los constructos psicosociales tendrían un importante peso explicativo sobre los constructos psicológicos. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo estudiar el peso explicativo del constructo psicosocial fortaleza familiar sobre los constructos psicológicos bienestar psicológico y locus de control interno. Tres escalas de fortaleza familiar, bienestar psicológico y locus de control y un cuestionario socio-demográfico fueron aplicados a una muestra no probabilística de 400 participantes de población general (153 hombres y 247 mujeres). Se halló mediante modelamiento de ecuaciones estructurales que 67% de la varianza del bienestar psicológico y 59% de la varianza de locus de control interno eran predichas por compromiso-confianza familiar con buen ajuste a los datos (χ2/gl = 1.78, GFI = .95, AGFI = .94 y NFI = .92). Así lo psicosocial mostró un peso significativo sobre lo psicológico. Se discuten las implicaciones de los hallazgos para la práctica de los profesionales de la salud.</p>

scholarly journals Locus of Control Orientation and Acceptance of Disability

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Martz ◽  
Hanoch Livneh ◽  
Joseph Turpin
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
External Locus ◽  
California Community College ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Control Orientation

The purpose of this study was to determine if differences existed in acceptance of disability scores between individuals with internal locus of control and external locus of control orientations. Ninety-seven out of 200 randomly-chosen participants with disabilities from a southern California community college completed the Reactions to Impairment and Disability Inventory (RIDI), Rotter's I-E Locus of Control Scale, and a demographic profile sheet. Acceptance of disability was defined as both acknowledgment and adjustment to a disability. Adjustment scores were found to be higher among those with an internal locus of control orientation but only among participants with mental/psychiatric disabilities. Also, differences in adjustment scores were found to be influenced by the domain of locus of control items. Implications for theory and research are briefly suggested.

Discontented people: reactivity and locus of control as determinants of subjective well‐being

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Klonowicz
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Reactivity ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control

This study examines the effects of reactivity temperament and locus of control variables on subjective well‐being (SWB). SWB is operationalized as positive affect, the absence of somatic concerns, and heightened life satisfaction. The study hypotheses were that (1) reactivity and locus of control influenced SWB and that (2) affect either mediated or moderated the influence of these traits on SWB. As expected, high reactivity and external locus of control were associated with lower SWB, whereas low reactivity and internal locus of control were associated with higher SWB. However, the data indicate that reactivity and locus of control influenced different components of SWB and that locus of control predicted SWB more consistently than reactivity. Somatic health is influenced by reactivity, locus of control and negative affect, but not positive affect. Current life satisfaction is influenced by locus of control—but not reactivity—and by both positive and negative affect. Hope is related to reactivity but not to either locus of control or affect. The data corroborate the expectation that affect serves as a mediator in the trait—SWB relations, whereas the view that affect moderates the effect of stable dispositions on SWB finds scant support. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

scholarly journals Hubungan Lokus Kendali Internal dan Dukungan Sosial Dengan Kesejahteraan Psikologis pada Penyandang Disabilitas di Aceh Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Rahmania Rahmania ◽  
Abdul Munir ◽  
Zuhdi Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control

This study aims to determine the relationship of internal locus of control and social support with psychological wellbeing Disability in Aceh Tengah.The research using correlational quantitative methods. The sample of this study amounted to 93 students with disability by using simple random sampling technique. Data collection methods in this study using three scales, namely the scale of Psychological Wellbeing, Scale Locus Of Internal Control and Social Support Scale. Data analysis is Multiple Regression. The results of this study show (1) There is a significant positive relationship between internal locus of control and social support with psychological well-being, with coefficient rx12y = 0,592 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 35%. (2) there is a significant positive relation between locus of control Internal with psychological well-being, with coefficient rx1y = 0.337 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 11.3%. (3) there is a significant positive correlation between social support and psychological well-being, with coefficient rx2y = 0,554 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 30,7%, hence can be concluded that hypothesis accepted.

Locus Of Control - Predictor Of Health And Subjective Well – Being

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Popova
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Young People ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
Flow Activity

The article presents results of a study of the relationship 'locus of control - health and subjective well-being. In a heterogeneous sample (N = 239) in the stage of youth (19-30 years) shall be established: locus of control determines 11.56% of the changes in the assessment of health, changes in health contribute to 12.82% of the variation in assessment of happiness and 6.10% in the measurement of life satisfaction. Young people with an internal locus of control are healthier, happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with an external locus of control. In a study of cause - effect relationship is established that internal locus of control determines a healthier lifestyle. Inadequate health care, more severe risk factors (stress, unhealthy diet, inadequate sleep, smoking) among young people with an external locus of control, outline prospects for greater vulnerability of this group of the population of the so called "Diseases of modern society." Most preferred activities of young people beneficial to their health are: walking, relaxation, hobbies and sports, and this is the way to state "flow" (activity of happiness) and highlights the positive experiences in health. 

Self-Deception, Self-Esteem, and Control over Drinking at Different Stages of Alcohol Involvement

1993 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
JaNon Strom ◽  
David F. Barone
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Commitment To Change ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control ◽  
Alcohol Involvement ◽  
Extreme Groups ◽  
Late Recovery ◽  
And Control

With two studies, the authors sought to clarify how alcoholism relates to beliefs about drinking control and self-esteem by varying the stage of alcohol involvement. The stages were active abuser, commitment to change, early recovery, and late recovery. As hypothesized inStudy 1, long-term recovering abstainers had greater drinking-related internal locus of control, self-efficacy about abstaining, and self-esteem than those in detoxification. Unexpectedly, active abusers did not differ from the long-term recovering abstainers. Study 2 successfully discriminated these extreme groups with a measure of self-deception. Active abusers' positive beliefs about drinking control and self-esteem were associated with high self-deception. Self-beliefs at commitment to change were negative, but self-deception was still high. Early and late recovery was associated with positive self-beliefs and significantly lower self-deception.

scholarly journals Effects of a Vocational Horticulture Program on the Self-development of Female Inmates

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie M. Migura ◽  
L.A. Whittlesey ◽  
J.M. Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Inmates ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Master Gardener ◽  
Alcohol Abusers ◽  
Global Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Development ◽  
External Locus Of Control ◽  
And Control

The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of a vocational horticulture program on the self-development of female inmates in a federal prison camp (FPC) in Bryan, Texas. Subjects were sampled from the inmate population of FPC-Bryan and assigned to two groups. Group A was comprised of 36 inmates participating in the Master Gardener program and Group B, the control group, was comprised of 26 inmates who were not participants in the Master Gardener program. A confidential 55-item survey was administered in a pretest-posttest fashion and contained questions from Rotter's (1966) Internal-External Control of Reinforcement Scale and the Multidimensional IE Scale (Gurin et al., 1969), Pugh's (1992) Prison Locus of Control Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985). No significant differences were found between the pre- or post-tests of the Master Gardener and control groups. In addition, no significant differences were found for generalized internal-external locus of control and situation specific internal-external locus of control when pretest and posttest mean scores were compared within each group. However, Master Gardener and control participants significantly increased their self-esteem and global life satisfaction scores between the pre- and post-tests. Due to the high occurrence of research subjects reporting a history of drug or alcohol abuse, the pre- and posttest mean scores of drug or alcohol abusers and nonabusers participating in the Master Gardener program were compared. No significant differences as a result of participation in the Master Gardener program were found for nonabusers for all variables tested and for generalized internal-external locus of control and global self-esteem for drug or alcohol abusers. Substance abusers did significantly increase their situation specific internal-external locus of control and their global life satisfaction while participating in the Master Gardener program.

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