Correlates of Health Locus of Control in An Older, Disabled Group.

Boyle, Edward S.; Sielski, Kathleen A.

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Correlates of Health Locus of Control in An Older, Disabled Group.

Boyle, Edward S.; Sielski, Kathleen A.

Journal of Psychology, v109 n1 p87-91 Sep 1981

Hypothesized that internal locus of control would correlate with global self-esteem, physical self-concept, and lower physician-rated disability. Both hypotheses were partially supported. Internality correlated with greater educational attainment, externality with greater length of stay in the institution. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disabilities, Institutionalized Persons, Locus of Control, Middle Aged Adults, Physical Health, Rehabilitation, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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