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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 16-21 |
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Locus of control and its relationship with mental health and adjustment among adolescent females
Madhu Jain1, Suyesha Singh2
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2 Department of Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Correspondence Address:
Madhu Jain
Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - 302 004, Rajasthan
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0971-8990.164803
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Objective: There exists a plethora of researches which have identified the role of Locus of Control in maintaining sound mental health and adjustment. The present study examined the relationship of Locus of Control with Mental Health & overall Adjustment among adolescent females. Method: The participants consisted of 50 adolescent females. Mental Health Battery designed by Singh, Gupta (2000), Rotter's Locus of Control Scale (1966) & Adjustment Inventory for College Students by Sinha & Singh (1995) were administered. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that adolescent females who possess internal locus of control showed better mental health & overall adjustment pattern which includes home, social, emotional, educational domains and health adjustment domain than those who possess external locus of control. Conclusion: The study highlights the pervasive influence of internal & external locus of control on mental health & adjustment among adolescent females. |
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