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A correlational study into the effects of locus of control and perceived life stress regarding gender differences.
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A correlational study into the effects of locus of control and perceived life stress regarding gender differences The purpose of present study was two fold, first to examine a correlation between perceived life stress and locus of control, a belief whether the outcomes of our actions are contingent on what we do or on events outside our personal control. (Rotter 1966) Second, an attempt was made to investigate if gender plays a role in perceived life stress level. 12 participants took part by completing two questionnaires, one for the professional life stress scale and the other for the locus of control scale. The finding of a very small and non significant correlation between stress and locus of control (p>0.01) concluded that the extent to which one felt control over important life events was unrelated to how stressed one felt casting some doubts at the learned helplessness theory of depression presented...
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