The Interaction of Locus of Control, Classroom Structure, and Pupil Satisfaction.

Arlin, Marshall

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The Interaction of Locus of Control, Classroom Structure, and Pupil Satisfaction

Arlin, Marshall

Psychology in the Schools, 12, 3, 279-285, Jul 75

Examines the interactive effect of educational structure and a psychological trait, locus of control, on pupil attitudes. Subjects were 660 pupils in open and traditional classrooms in grades 4, 6, and 8. Catalytic interactions in the hypothesized directions were supported by the data with internals more satisfied in open, low-structured environments. (Author)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Locus of Control, Participant Satisfaction, Psychological Characteristics, Research Projects, Self Directed Classrooms, Student Attitudes

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