This study examined the relationship between the six scales of
Locus of Control for Three Achievement Domains (LOCITAD) and scores
on the Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale and the Rotter
Internal-External Scale. Subjects were 140 students (78 boys and 62
girls) who ranged in age from 11-14 years. Results revealed
significant correlations between scores on the Nowicki-Strickland
Locus of Control Scale and the Success Intellectual Domain (r
= -.57, p < .01), Failure Intellectual Domain
(r = -.21, p < .05), Success Social Domain (r
= -.46, p < .01), Success Physical Domain (r = -.48, p <
.01) measures of the LOCITAD. Scores from the Rotter I-E Scale were
significantly correlated with the Success Intellectual Domain
(r= -.37) and Success Physical Domain (r = -.34)
scores of the LOCITAD with both coefficients significant beyond the
.01 level. It was concluded that some support for the validity of the
LOCITAD was evident. It was recommended that cross-validation
investigations be conducted. |
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