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Locus of control differences among stress groups

B M Gadzella1

  • 1Department of Psychology and Special Education, East Texas State University, Commerce 75428.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 1, 1994
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College students experiencing severe stress reported higher external locus of control, specifically believing "Powerful Others" and "Chance" influenced outcomes more than those with milder stress. Internal locus of control scores did not differ significantly across stress levels.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Stress and Coping Research

Background:

  • Locus of control (LOC) is a key psychological construct influencing how individuals perceive control over life events.
  • Stress significantly impacts cognitive processes and coping mechanisms, including locus of control orientation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between varying levels of perceived stress and locus of control orientation in college undergraduates.
  • To determine if stress severity influences beliefs about internal control versus external factors (Powerful Others, Chance).

Main Methods:

  • Two independent samples of college undergraduates (N=123 and N=160) were assessed.
  • Participants were categorized into three groups based on perceived stress levels.
  • Locus of control was measured using scales assessing Internal, Powerful Others, and Chance orientations.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in Powerful Others and Chance (external LOC) scores across the three stress groups.
  • The severely stressed group exhibited higher scores on external locus of control scales compared to milder stress groups.
  • No significant differences in Internality (internal LOC) scores were found among the stress groups.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived stress severity is associated with an external locus of control in college students.
  • Individuals under higher stress are more likely to attribute outcomes to external forces rather than their own actions.