Keywords

Adolescent psychology, Self perception, Delinquent adolescents, Socially maladjusted adolescents, Dependent-neglected adolescents, Internal versus external locus of control, Institutional intervention implications

Abstract

Locus of control refers to the individual's perception of the degree to which he controls the outcome of events in his life through his own behavior. Locus is further defined and related concepts discussed. Literature is reviewed, exploring determinants in the development of personal locus. Differential descriptions of the Internal and External individual are outlined, according to studies on locus as it affects personality and social-interactions. Delinquent, socially maladjusted and dependent-neglected adolescents were tested and significant differences in locus and personality characteristics examined. Final discussion is directed to implications of the results of this study with regards to the needs of the children and the suggested role of the institution.

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Graduation Date

1977

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Social Sciences

Degree Program

Clinical Psychology

Format

PDF

Pages

76 pages

Language

English

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None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0004332

Subjects

Adolescent psychology; Self perception; Locus of control--Research; Locus of control--Testing; Control (Psychology) in adolescence; Personality in adolescence; At-risk youth--Psychology

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Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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