A Study of Locus of Control with Adult Students.

Altmann, H.; Arambasich, L.

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A Study of Locus of Control with Adult Students.

Altmann, H.; Arambasich, L.

Canadian Counsellor, v16 n2 p97-101 Jan 1982

Investigated the relationship between locus of control and achievement, and the relationship of locus control and attrition with adult students (N=86) in an upgrading program. Found a significant difference between the internal and external groups in attrition with the internal individuals demonstrating a greater degree of persistence. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adult Dropouts, Adult Education, Adult Students, Foreign Countries, Locus of Control, Student Attrition, Student Characteristics

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