The Relationship between Locus of Control and Perceived Stress
Journal Title: INDIAN JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The concept of Locus of Control has been extensively researched with different correlates including health, achievements. Locus of Control and Stress has also been studied with different samples. The present research addressed the correlation between Locus of Control and Perceived Stress. It has been hypothesized that there is positive correlation between locus of control and stress. To measure locus of control of participants Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale was used, whereas to measure stress Perceived Stress Scale by Sheldon Cohen was used. The research sample consisted of 100 lecturers working in junior and senior college. Results denoted a moderate positive correlation between locus of control and stress. Limitations of the research have been discussed.
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Vedavati Paranjpe
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- DOI 10.30877/IJMH.1.1.2014.64-70
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