Personal and Ideological Aspects of Internal and External Control.

Gurin, Patricia; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ193429

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Publication Date: 1978-Dec

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Personal and Ideological Aspects of Internal and External Control.

Gurin, Patricia; And Others

Social Psychology, v41 n4 p275-96 Dec 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 political participation. (Author/BH)

Descriptors: Adults, Citizen Participation, Factor Analysis, Group Norms, Locus of Control, National Surveys, Political Attitudes, Self Determination, Socioeconomic Influences, Test Validity

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Rotter Internal External Locus of Control Scale

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