scholarly journals The Effect of Self-efficacy, Locus of Control, and Dark Personality Trait on Fraudulent Fiinancial Reporting

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 167-131
Author(s):  
farzaneh Rezazadeh ◽  
farzain Rezaei ◽  
Naser Hamidi ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Self Efficacy

scholarly journals The perception of doability and how is it measured

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryszard Praszkier ◽  
Agata Zabłocka
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Ambiguity Tolerance ◽  
Research Recommendations

AbstractThis article argues that the propensity to perceive impossible challenges as doable is a personality trait, and presents a method for measuring it. The name coined for this concept is “possibilitivity,” a portmanteau of “possible” and “creativity.” Possibilitivity is related to such personality traits as self-efficacy and locus of control. This article shows that this trait is embedded in individual cognitive processes, whilst targeting social issues; in this vein, it may be seen as an important mechanism facilitating change-making and transgressing the seemingly impossible. Methodology for assessing this trait is presented, i.e., the process of constructing and validating a questionnaire, its psychometric properties, and some comparisons within the sample (N = 1117). One of the findings is that women are significantly more prone to perceive difficult challenges as doable than men. Seeing this study as the first step, further research recommendations are presented, e.g., comparing possibilitivity between various segments of society, as well as analyzing potential correlations with other traits, e.g., empathy or ambiguity tolerance.

Access to Educational Benefits, Locus of Control, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Motivation for College

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie S. Leake ◽  
Adam Williams ◽  
Matthew Schumann ◽  
Bridgette Peach ◽  
Chelsey Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

scholarly journals The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Body Image: A Path-Analysis in Aspiring Fashion Models, Athletes and Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6128
Author(s):  
Donatella Di Corrado ◽  
Marinella Coco ◽  
Maria Guarnera ◽  
Nelson Mauro Maldonato ◽  
Alessandro Quartiroli ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fashion Models

It is widely documented that negative body image is a significant public health concern due to its association with symptoms of disordered eating and worse psychological well-being. The purpose of the study was to develop a path model of intrapersonal dimensions (self-efficacy and internal locus of control) as antecedents of perceived stress toward females’ body dissatisfaction and eating attitude disorders. A total of 300 females, including 100 aspiring fashion models, 100 athletes and 100 students (controls), between 15 and 24 years of age (M = 19.6, SD = 1.85) participated in the study. Measures included level of psychological stress, self-efficacy and locus of control dimensions, body dissatisfaction and eating attitude disorder indices. A path analysis confirmed our research hypothesis. Comparing the three subsamples, we found better fit indexes in the two subgroups with elevated investment on their body image with respect the control group. More specifically, the model in the group of aspiring fashion models showed the best fit index. These results indicated that aspiring fashion models have a strong desire to maintain their low body mass or to become thinner. For this reason, a suitable involvement of expert health workers in the nutritional and psychological field could be extremely essential in the fashion world to maintain a healthier well-being.

scholarly journals Before and after the Quarantine: An Approximate Study on the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on the Italian Population during the Lockdown Period

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Lorena Marotta ◽  
Andrea Pesce ◽  
Andrea Guazzini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Risk Propensity

COVID-19 (Corona-Virus Disease 2019) in Italy and the measures that were adopted to contain its diffusion had a strong impact on people’s quality of life and mental health. The objective of the study was to quantify the psychological impact of the lockdown period on the general Italian population during the two weeks when the COVID-19 emergency in Italy was at its peak. The study (1556 adults) was conducted from April 6th to April 12th, 2020. A survey was developed through Google Forms in order to assess different psychological measures (Self Efficacy, Locus of Control, Social Connectedness, Sense of Virtual Community, Flourishing, Positive and Negative Affect, Life Satisfaction, and Risk Propensity). The results were then compared to reference data. Thelockdown period increased arousal mainly for negative emotions, but also for positive emotions, and quality of life seemed to be reduced. From a psychosocial point of view, while social connectedness has decreased during lockdown, probably because of isolation and social distancing, the virtual social community seemed to increase in the same period. Interestingly, we revealed how self efficacy increased during the lockdown period, and, at the same time, the Locus of control appeared as externalized, and the risk propensity as reduced. The results are discussed considering previous literature, and a coherent theoretical framework is proposed in order to refine the forecasting model for the psychological impact of the lockdown.

Understanding the Career Development of Underprepared College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber N. Hughes ◽  
Melinda M. Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Family Influence ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Career Theory ◽  
Underprepared College Students

The purpose of this study was to examine the career development of underprepared college students using relational career theory. Specifically, the constructs of family influence, locus of control, and career decision-making self-efficacy were explored as they relate to perceived success in college. Significant correlations between external locus of control and family expectations, financial support, and values and beliefs were found indicating that greater family influence is related to external control. Additionally, higher levels of career decision-making self-efficacy were related to internal locus of control and informational support from family. These findings support previous research as well as theorized relational career theory connections.

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