Locus of Control Measurement and its Effect on study Achievement

Sadha And Abdul Zhria L . Aday, Al; Sajad   Abdul, Al; Abdul,

	Locus of Control Measurement and its Effect on study Achievement
مجلة ابحاث البصرة للعلوم الأنسانیة
Article 1, Volume 33, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 157-173 PDF (0 K)
Authors
Al Sadha and Abdul Zhria l . Aday; Al Sajad Abdul;
Abstract
This paper reveals that it is possible to measure the locus of control to improve study achievement in university students. It also reveals that there are some variables that can affect locus of control. These include the following: living area(outskirts/city center), Parents' education and academic background(scientific/humanitarian). The researchers have adopted a foreign measurement scale which was Iraqicized and Arabicized after it was translated into Arabic. It consists of 28 items. Both validity and reliability have been achieved. The scale was administered to the sample of the study which consists of 200 male and female students. The answer should be with either yes or no. After the application, the results were statistically processed. The researchers have arrived at the following conclusions: 1- The scale can measure locus of control(internal or external). 2- The sample of the study have an internal orientation towards their study achievement. 3- The place of living has no effect concerning locus of control. 4- There is no significant difference related to the parents' education. 5- There is no significant difference related to the academic background of the students(scientific or humanitarian). 6- The internal orientation of students raises their self esteem and study achievement depending on their own abilities. Accordingly, the researchers forwarded some suggestions and recommendations.
Keywords
Locus of Control Measurement; Effect on study Achievement

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