The Factor Structure, metrical properties and convergent validity of the third edition (1999) of the locus of control inventory
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Geldenhuys, Dirk J
Gropp, Liezl
Schepers, Johann M.
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2006
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Article
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en
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Sense of Coherence, Locus of Control, Emotional Intelligence
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The principal objective of the study was to examine the factor structure and metrical properties of the third edition (1999) of the Locus of Control Inventory (LCI). A corollary of the study was to examine the convergent validity of the instrument. After a thorough revision and extension of the scale to 88 items it was applied to a sample of 2091 first-year university students. Particular attention was paid to the shortcomings revealed in a study by de Bruin (2004). An iterative principal factor analysis of the scale was done. The three-factor-structure previously found was substantiated by the analysis. The obtained factors were interpreted as Autonomy, External Control and Internal Control. Highly acceptable reliabilities were obtained. As far as validity is concerned it was found that Internal Control and Autonomy are strongly related to Psychological Wellness and External Control negatively to Stress Management. The implications of the findings are discussed
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Schepers, J.M., Gropp, L., & Geldenhuys, D.J. (2006). The Factor Structure, metrical properties and convergent validity of the third edition (1999) of the locus of control inventory. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology. 32 (2), 1-8.
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0258-5200