Locus of control of unemployed people and its relationship to psychological and physical well-being
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Work & Stress
- Vol. 8 (1), 60-67
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02678379408259976
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between locus of control (general and work) and the psychologcal and physical well-being of 190 unemployed people. Results indicate that an internal locus of control was associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression, and higher levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction than externals. Intenals also tended to report fewer physical symptoms not requiring medical attention. There was no relationship between either measure of locus of control and physical symptoms requiring medical attention. Future research on unemployment is suggested.Keywords
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