[Locus of control: differences by sex and age]
1Instituto de Psicología, Universidade de Brasilia.
Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Men scored higher than women on the "Powerful Others" factor of locus of control. Internality, a key aspect of locus of control, generally increased with age in Brazilian adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Context:
- Investigating locus of control orientation in a Brazilian population.
- Examining demographic influences on psychological constructs.
Purpose:
- To determine gender and age differences in locus of control orientation.
- To analyze specific factors of locus of control, including "Powerful Others" and internality.
Summary:
- A study of 1200 Brazilian adults (aged 17-56) utilized Levenson's Tri-factorial Scale.
- Results indicated men scored higher than women on the "Powerful Others" factor.
- Internality, particularly "Total Internality," showed a positive correlation with age, indicating increased internality in older individuals.
Impact:
- Provides insights into gender and age variations in locus of control.
- Highlights cultural and demographic factors influencing psychological orientation.
- Informs psychological research and interventions related to locus of control.
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