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Geographic mobility and locus of control.

M B Toney, B L Pitcher, W F Stinner

The Journal of Psychology

|July 1, 1985

Summary

Geographic mobility was not associated with locus of control in older white men. This study found no significant relationships between migration status and this key psychological trait.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Gerontology

Background:

Migrants and nonmigrants are often presumed to differ psychologically.
Empirical evidence examining these differences, particularly regarding locus of control, is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between geographic mobility and locus of control.
To test the hypothesis that migration status influences this dimension of self-concept.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a national sample of older white men.
Examination of the relationship between geographic mobility and locus of control measures.

Main Results:

No statistically significant relationships were found between geographic mobility and locus of control.

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The study did not uncover evidence supporting the hypothesis for this demographic.

Conclusions:

Geographic mobility does not appear to be associated with locus of control in older white men.
Further research may be needed to explore these variables in diverse populations.