Self-consciousness and locus of control.

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology

Background:

• Locus of control (I-E scores) is a key personality trait.
• Self-consciousness is linked to social anxiety.
• Understanding these relationships is crucial in student mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between locus of control and social anxiety in college students.
• To determine if locus of control orientation predicts social anxiety levels.

Main Methods:

• 179 college students were assessed using the I-E scale to determine locus of control (internal vs. external).
• Self-consciousness scores were collected.
• Statistical analysis was performed to compare groups.

Main Results:

• Students classified with an external locus of control exhibited significantly higher social anxiety.
• Internal locus of control was associated with lower social anxiety.
• Self-consciousness scores correlated with social anxiety, particularly in external subjects.

Conclusions:

• Locus of control orientation is a significant factor associated with social anxiety in college students.
• External locus of control may predispose students to greater social anxiety.
• Further research should explore interventions targeting locus of control to manage social anxiety.