The Influence of Work Locus of Control on Perceived Stress of Librarians in Public Universities in South Western Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Bruno I. Igbeneghu
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Work Locus Of Control

scholarly journals Exploring the role of work identity and work locus of control in information security awareness

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 41-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Hadlington ◽  
Maša Popovac ◽  
Helge Janicke ◽  
Iryna Yevseyeva ◽  
Kevin Jones
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Security Awareness ◽  
Work Identity ◽  
Information Security Awareness ◽  
Work Locus Of Control

Dimensions of Cancer Locus of Control Scale as Predictors of Psychological Adjustment and Survival in Breast Cancer Patients

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 699-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Cousson-Gélie ◽  
S. Irachabal ◽  
M. Bruchon-Schweitzer ◽  
J. M. Dilhuydy ◽  
F. Lakdja
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Causal Attribution ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
French Version ◽  
Religious Control

The Cancer Locus of Control Scale, to investigate specific beliefs of control in cancer patients, was validated previously with an English-speaking population. This study tested the construct and concurrent validity of a 17-item French version of the scale and explored its relations with psychological adjustment and with adaptation assessed two years later. In a sample of 157 women diagnosed with a first breast cancer, the French version was administered along with the Body Image Questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Social Support Questionnaire, and the Ways of Coping Checklist. A factor analysis performed on scores identified the three original factors: internal causal attribution, control over the course of the illness, and religious control. Internal causal attribution was associated with high scores for state and trait anxiety, negative body image, emotion-focused coping, and problem-focused coping. Control over the course of the cancer was positively associated with scores on both problem- and emotion-focused coping. Religious control was negatively associated with perceived stress. Emotional adjustment and quality of life were assessed in 59 of the 157 breast cancer patients two years after diagnosis and original testing. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that internal causal attribution significantly predicted 38.1% of the variance in rated state anxiety. None of the dimensions of the Cancer Locus of Control Scale predicted the duration of survival measured two years later in 75 of the 157 patients.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF THE GOAL LEVEL SELECTION AMONG INDONESIAN CUSTOMS OFFICERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-120
Author(s):  
Dimas Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Work Locus Of Control ◽  
Goal Level ◽  
Individual Variables

Goal-setting is an essential tool to improve individual and organizational performance. The study about goal-setting has been done immensely in the past century. However, research on goal-setting is rarely conducted in Indonesia's Public sector, especially in Customs and Excise work environment. A survey of Indonesian Customs is carried out to examine the correlation between individual variables that are self-esteem, work locus of control, self-efficacy, supervisor's support, anticipated reward, and other organizational support with employee goal level selection. 45 merchandise goods-related document analysts and goods inspectors are included in the survey, where a small experiment is administered by asking the respondent to set their target independently. Using the Spearman correlation analysis, the result indicated that only work locus of control has a significant negative association with goal-level selection, particularly promotion and job acquisition subscales. Self-esteem and self-efficacy are found not significantly correlated with goal-level selection, and so are support from supervisors, office environment, and monetary reward.     

scholarly journals Protege Locus of Control and Psychosocial Mentoring: Mediating Role of Mentoring Initiation and Moderating Role of Trust

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Muhammad Baig ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mentoring Relationships ◽  
External Work ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Work Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychosocial Mentoring ◽  
Moderating Role

This study examined proteges work-locus of control, mediating role of mentoring initiation and moderating role of trust in mentor for successful psychosocial mentoring relationships at work. Data were collected using a self report questionnaire from a sample of 79 employees of a large commercial bank in Pakistan. Results of multiple regression analysis indicated that proteges external work-locus of control was negatively associated with psychosocial mentoring. However proteges mentoring initiation and trust on mentor did not play mediating and moderating role respectively in this relationship. The study discusses implications for theory and practice.

scholarly journals The relationship between work locus of control and psychological capital amongst middle managers in the recruitment industry of South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zurayda Shaik ◽  
Johanna H. Buitendach
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Work Locus Of Control ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Value Add ◽  
The Relationship

Orientation: The role of traits as a determinant of states has resulted in researchers closely examining their potential for enhancing work behaviour. This is achieved through the examination of the trait and state perspectives.Research purpose: This research sought to determine the relationship between work locus of control (WLOC) and psychological capital (PsyCap), with the objective of increasing alertness on the trait and state approach.Motivation for the study: The current study investigated the role of traits and states in contributing to the positive psychology arena within the recruitment industry.Research approach, design and method: This longitudinal research design involved 425 middle managers at Time 1 (T1), at both supervisory and specialist levels, and 190 middle managers at supervisory levels at Time 2 (T2). This longitudinal study used a biographical, WLOC and PsyCap questionnaires.Main findings: The findings indicated that WLOC has predictive value for PsyCap: a statistically significant and practical relationship was established between WLOC and PsyCap at T1 and T2. However, the multiple regression analysis results were not consistently demonstrated over time.Practical managerial implications: Understanding the role of personality traits and psychological states can provide managers with additional means of increasing employee efficiency through improving work processes such as recruitment and selection.Contributions/value-add: The recruitment and other industries are encouraged to utilise a strength-based approach to enhance work performance through selection processes that incorporate traits and states to further increase organisational competitiveness.

scholarly journals Work locus of control and sense of coherence as antecedents of job insecurity

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
J. Pienaar ◽  
H. De Witte
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Chemical Industry ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Locus Of Control ◽  
Individual Contributions

Previous research has highlighted various antecedents of job insecurity, both in cross-sectional research and in a recent meta-analysis. A review of this literature indicates that work locus of control actually is the only personality antecedent that has received considerable attention, while sense of coherence may also be an important factor to consider. Data on biographical variables, cognitive and affective job insecurity, work locus of control and sense of coherence were gathered from employees across 3 organisations (N=718), presenting two different sectors (chemical industry and financial services), by means of anonymous surveys. Data were analysed by means of correlations and regression analyses. Results indicate that both work locus of control and sense of coherence play a role in predicting job insecurity, even after controlling for biographical variables. Considering their individual contributions, it is suggested here that sense of coherence may be even more important than work locus of control as a personality antecedent of job insecurity.

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