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Locus of control and delinquency.

C A Parrott, K T Strongman

    Adolescence
    |January 1, 1984
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    Delinquent and nondelinquent male adolescents

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Adolescent Psychology

    Background:

    • Locus of control is a key psychological construct influencing behavior.
    • Understanding factors affecting locus of control in adolescents is crucial for interventions.
    • Previous research suggests links between locus of control and delinquency, but findings are varied.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the multidimensional nature of locus of control in male adolescents.
    • To examine the relationship between locus of control, intellectual achievement responsibility, and delinquency.
    • To identify demographic and familial factors associated with locus of control in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Multivariate analysis was employed to analyze data from delinquent and nondelinquent male adolescents.

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  • Assessments included locus of control, intellectual achievement responsibility, age, family size, birth order, socioeconomic status, race, and school grade.
  • The study compared locus of control expectancies for negative academic events between delinquent and nondelinquent groups.

    • Main Results:

    • The multivariate analysis supported a multidimensional model of locus of control.
    • No significant differences were found in the expectancy of control for negative academic events between delinquents and nondelinquents.
    • Birth order and delinquency emerged as the most significant determinants of locus of control.

    Conclusions:

    • Locus of control appears to be multidimensional in male adolescents.
    • While delinquency itself did not predict control expectancies for negative academic events, birth order and the presence of delinquency were key determinants of overall locus of control.
    • Findings contribute to the understanding of locus of control expectancies and their determinants in adolescent populations.