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Locus of Control

También conocida como: IPC Locus of Control · Levenson LOC

Theory distinguishing three dimensions of perceived control: Internality (belief that outcomes are determined by one's own actions), Powerful Others (belief that powerful people control outcomes), and Chance (belief that luck and fate determine outcomes).

Fuente:
Levenson, H. (1981). Differentiating among internality, powerful others, and chance. In H. Lefcourt (Ed.), Research with the Locus of Control Construct (Vol. 1, pp. 15-63).

Constructos

Internality

Belief that outcomes are determined by one's own actions and efforts (Levenson, 1981).

Powerful Others

Belief that powerful people control outcomes and events in one's life (Levenson, 1981).

Chance

Belief that luck, fate, and chance determine outcomes (Levenson, 1981).

Instrumentos

  • IPIP Locus of Control Scales(IPIP-LOC)Goldberg, L. R. (IPIP), measuring constructs of Levenson, H.1999

Tests basados en esta teoría