Achievement in Relation to Locus of Control: Identification of a New Source.

Nowicki, Stephen Jr.; Walker, Charlotte

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Publication Date: 1973

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Achievement in Relation to Locus of Control: Identification of a New Source

Nowicki, Stephen Jr.; Walker, Charlotte

Journal of Genetic Psychology, 123 (First Half), 63-67, Sep 73

It was predicted and found that social desirability was a significant mediator of locus of control-achievement relation for females. Results were interpreted within a cultural role model theory. (ST)

Descriptors: Achievement, Elementary School Students, Locus of Control, Personality Development, Sex Differences, Socialization

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