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Peer reviewedZuckerman, Miron; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1977
A factor analysis of Rotter's internal-external locus of control scale is described. The four factors extracted were there correlated with several political attitude instruments. Results lead authors to suggest a modification in Rotter's scale, particularly in the "just world" items. (JKS)
Descriptors: Correlation, Dogmatism, Factor Analysis, Locus of Control
Gurin, Patricia; And Others – Social Psychology, 1978
Factor analysis of Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale using a national sample replicated the distinction between personal control and control ideology. Personal control, but not control ideology, was related to higher socioeconomic status and mastery efforts over personal environment. External control ideology was related to greater…
Descriptors: Adults, Citizen Participation, Factor Analysis, Group Norms
Download full textSchneider, Gordon D.; And Others – 1989
An attempt to develop a locus of control scale that would differentiate one's sense of control over events that are highly controllable from one's sense of control over events that are typically uncontrollable by the individual is described. It was hypothesized that the more remote events are from one's personal control (e.g., events in the lives…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cluster Analysis, College Students, Factor Analysis
