scholarly journals Feeling Deficient but Reluctant to Improve: How Perceived Control Affects Consumers' Willingness to Purchase Self-Improvement Products Under Self-Deficit Situations

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Song ◽  
Xiaotong Jin ◽  
Jian Gao ◽  
Taiyang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Control Experiment ◽  
Defensive Reaction ◽  
Willingness To Purchase

This study explored how perceived control affects consumers' willingness to purchase self-improvement products (WSP) under self-deficit situations. For this purpose, three experiments were conducted to examine the following sources of control: the controllability of self-deficits (Experiment 1); the locus of control (Experiment 2); and situational perceived control (Experiment 3). According to the results, higher perceived control can reduce consumers' defensive reaction tendencies, thus increasing their willingness to purchase products that claim to improve their current deficits. Moreover, the aforementioned effect only occurs in within-domain improvement products, rather than without-domain improvement products.

Drinking-Related Control Orientation and Alcohol Intoxication

1981 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 597-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Jones ◽  
Gloria Coleman ◽  
Sidney St. Leger
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Control Orientation

Significant negative correlations (—.60, —28, —.36) were found between Drinking-related Locus of Control scores and semiannual intoxication rates in three different samples totalling 177 subjects. Persons reporting more perceived control over both intrapersonal and interpersonal pressures to drink (internal scorers) became reliably less intoxicated from alcohol during a 6-mo. period than people reporting less control (external scorers).

Situation-Specific Expertise and Perceived Control

1987 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 659-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. Gross ◽  
Phyllis G. Tiffany ◽  
Robert E. Billingham
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Inventory Analysis ◽  
Control Score ◽  
Personal Expertise ◽  
Specific Expertise

To investigate the influence that situation-specific expertise might have on locus of control, 387 student/athletes completed Rotter's locus of control and the Dahlhauser Sports Locus of Control inventory. Analysis supported the hypothesis that subjects' expertise within a situation-specific environment will yield a locus of control score significantly more internalized than scores on the more general Rotter instrument. The authors conclude that personal expertise must be taken into account in research dealing with the construct of control. Further, research tailored more specifically to the situation is needed.

Increase in External Control Belief in the Italian Population

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanna Nigro
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
External Control ◽  
Control Belief ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
External Locus ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Over Time

Several studies were conducted during the period 1978–1983 to ascertain whether there has been, in recent years, change among Italian undergraduates in perceived control. Six samples of Italian undergraduates completed the Italian version of the Rotter locus of control scale. In 1983 I-E scores, for men as well as for women, were significantly higher than those obtained in 1978. Over time there has been a moderate but gradual shift within the population toward a more external locus of control. Moderate but significant sex differences were found for each sample. Findings suggested that the increase in external control is influenced by realistic considerations. Further implications of the finding were discussed.

scholarly journals Locus of Control and Its Associations with Depressive Symptoms amongst People with Dementia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ingeborg Halse ◽  
Guro Hanevold Bjørkløf ◽  
Knut Engedal ◽  
Geir Selbæk ◽  
Maria Lage Barca
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
General Health ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Coping Process ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Depression is common amongst people with dementia. This study examines whether locus of control (LoC), a perceived control construct influential in the coping process, is related to depressive symptoms in this population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In this prospective observational study, 257 community-dwelling older adults with a confirmed dementia diagnosis were included. At baseline, measures of depressive symptoms, LoC, cognition, independent functional ability, general health, dementia severity, and dementia disease insight were collected. At follow-up, measures of depressive symptoms and cognition were collected. Multiple linear regression using degree of depressive symptoms as measured with Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale as a dependent variable was applied to assess whether LoC was associated with depressive symptoms at baseline and follow-up while controlling for covariates. <b><i>Results:</i></b> LoC (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001), general health (<i>p</i> = 0.003), and insight (<i>p</i> = 0.010) were associated with severity of depressive symptoms at baseline, accounting for 28% of the variance. LoC (<i>p</i> = 0.025) and depressive symptoms (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) at baseline were associated with severity of depressive symptoms at follow-up, accounting for 56.3% of the variance. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> LoC was significantly associated with severity of depressive symptoms in people with dementia at baseline and at follow-up. Attention to LoC may be valuable for our understanding of depression in people with dementia, and interventions targeting depression could benefit from including a focus on internalizing perceived control. However, these findings are novel, and more research is needed.

Cultural meaning of perceived control: A meta-analysis of locus of control and psychological symptoms across 18 cultural regions.

2013 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Cheng ◽  
Shu Fai Cheung ◽  
Jasmine Hin-man Chio ◽  
Man-Pui Sally Chan
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cultural Meaning

Perceived Control, Adjustment, and Communication Problems in Laryngeal Cancer Survivors

1993 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 764-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon W. Blood ◽  
Mary Dineen ◽  
Susan M. Kauffman ◽  
Susan C. Raimondi ◽  
Kathleen C. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Laryngeal Cancer ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Communication Problems

Health locus of control, adjustment to cancer, and communication experiences after a laryngectomy were investigated in 63 laryngeal cancer survivors. Survivors who showed internal control also scored as better adjusted and had fewer communication problems. Scales were intercorrelated (.68 to .92).

Associated Factors of Psychological Symptoms Among Unemployed Turkish Adults: The Role of Personality Factors and Rumination

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 1557-1577
Author(s):  
Ezgi Tuna ◽  
Şeyma Balcı
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
External Locus ◽  
External Locus Of Control

Unemployment has been associated with adverse mental health outcomes including depression and suicide. In the last decades, unemployment rates have increased substantially in Turkey; yet, factors and mechanisms that play a role in experiencing psychological symptoms among unemployed individuals are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of personality characteristics on psychological symptoms among unemployed Turkish adults and to test the mediating role of rumination as a dysfunctional cognitive strategy. The sample consisted of 217 unemployed Turkish adults who completed self-report measures on neuroticism, external locus of control, rumination, and psychological symptoms. The results of the structural equation modeling indicated that rumination partially mediated the relationship between personality variables (i.e., neuroticism and external locus of control) and psychological symptoms, thus verifying the hypothesis of the study. The direct paths from trait neuroticism and external locus of control to psychological symptoms were also significant. Results revealed that a tendency to attribute future outcomes to external factors and an increased tendency to experience negative emotions are associated with engaging passively in rumination, which in turn predicts psychological symptoms. Interventions are suggested to focus on effective coping strategies along with increasing individuals’ perceived control over life and future.

scholarly journals THE ASSOCIATION OF PAIN LOCUS OF CONTROL WITH PAIN OUTCOMES AMONG OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S262-S263
Author(s):  
Shirley Musich ◽  
Shaohung Wang ◽  
Luke Slindee ◽  
Sandra Kraemer ◽  
Charlotte Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Pain Severity ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Pain Outcomes ◽  
Pain Locus Of Control ◽  
Negative Attributes

Abstract Pain locus of control (LOC) refers to perceived control over health and pain. LOC has ramifications on pain severity, disability and treatment. Our objective was to determine prevalence of 3 subscales of LOC among older adults with pain; and examine associations of scales on pain severity, opioids and physical function. The sample was identified from adults age≥65 with back pain, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and minimum of 12-months medical and drug plan enrollment. Members were mailed a survey in May 2018 assessing positive resources, negative attributes and pain outcomes of pain. Opioid and other medications were determined from drug claims. The population was propensity weighted to adjust for survey non-response bias; weighted to generalize to those with diagnosed pain. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine protective associations of positive resources with negative attributes on outcomes. Among respondents, 30% were internal LOC; 34% powerful other; 36% chance. In multivariate models, demographics, socioeconomics, health status, pain medications, resilience and social network, internal LOC was associated with lower pain severity, reduced opioid use and increased physical function. Magnitude of impact was comparable to resilience and diverse social networks. Powerful other LOC was partially protective with improved psychosocial attributes but poorer pain outcomes; chance LOC was associated with poor psychosocial/pain outcomes. Despite positive resources, depression and poor sleep maintained associations with pain outcomes. Internal LOC is a strong positive resource associated with improved pain. Multidimensional programs should include enhancing positive resources, including LOC, and focus on improving negative attributes to maximize pain management.

Perceived Control by “Powerful Others” in Paranormal Healers

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 543-546
Author(s):  
F. W. J. J. Snel ◽  
P. C. van Der Sijde
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Dependent Position ◽  
Laying On Of Hands ◽  
The Law

49 paranormal healers working by laying-on of hands (direct healing) and healing at a distance were compared with 56 nurses and a control group of 73 randomly selected persons on their locus of control and especially on the subscale Powerful Others of Levenson. The paranormal healers scored external in locus of control, and their scores differed significantly from those of the other two groups tested on the Powerful Others subscale. This finding may be associated with the dependent position of paranormal healers since their profession is tolerated by medical doctors and the law.

Predicting Patients' Withdrawal against Medical Advice from an Alcoholism Treatment Center

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 991-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Residential Treatment ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Alcoholism Treatment ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Against Medical Advice

34 male street alcoholics completed the Drinking-related Locus of Control Scale before entering a 30-day residential treatment program for alcoholism. Their locus of control scores significantly correlated .36 with the number of days they remained in treatment. Patients reporting more perceived control over both interpersonal and intrapersonal pressures to drink (internal scorers) remained in treatment reliably longer than patients (external) who felt their sobriety was a function of forces outside their control.

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