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What is Locus of Control

Chapter 3
Handbook of Research on the Complexities and Strategies of Occupational Stress
The degree of control that individuals believe they have over external factors and impacts.
Published in Chapter:
Individualism-Collectivism as Cultural Chasm: Workplace Stress and Cultural Syndrome
Harry Nejad (Yorkville University, Canada) and Fara Nejad (Athabasca University, Canada)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 28
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3937-1.ch003
Abstract
The chapter provides a deeper understanding of the cross-cultural differences between Chinese and Western values and workplace practices caused by dissimilarities concerning cultural nonpareils known as individualist versus collectivist views. Appropriately, this chapter utilizes concepts from various disciplines to investigate the role of these cultural polars and workplace stressors that might be rooted in holding such a worldview in the work environment. Selected themes, such as self-expression, personal success versus group success, and models of workplace stress, are presented to substantiate such a claim concerning the cultural chasm. This chapter may potentially unfold new opportunities to learn more about the differences between Western and Chinese anthropology and business cultures. The insight can assist policymakers in drafting more viable policies that benefit communities globally and produce plans that benefit everyone. The finding can also help business minds excel in the global market economy.
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The Emergence of Agency in Online Social Networks
A belief in the causal relationship between’s one own behavior and that of an outcome affects a range of choices an individual makes (Lefcourt, 1966; Rotter, 1966).
Published in Chapter: The Emergence of Agency in Online Social Networks; From: Handbook of Research on Social Software and Developing Community Ontologies
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Theory and Implementation of Inclusion: Barriers and Resources
A location, either inside or outside of oneself, from which the individual attributes the power of something.
Published in Chapter: Theory and Implementation of Inclusion: Barriers and Resources; From: Cultivating Inclusive Practices in Contemporary K-12 Education
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Determinants of Household Pro-Environmental Practices: An Application of Australian Survey Data
Is the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces (beyond their influence), have control over the outcome of events in their lives.
Published in Chapter: Determinants of Household Pro-Environmental Practices: An Application of Australian Survey Data; From: Handbook of Research on Environmental Education Strategies for Addressing Climate Change and Sustainability
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Gender and Computer Anxiety
Individuals’ perceptions of whether they themselves influence events and outcomes in their lives (internal control), or that events and outcomes are influenced by factors such as luck, fate, chance, or powerful others (external control). Locus of control is considered a trait characteristic that is unlikely to change significantly in an individual’s lifetime.
Published in Chapter: Gender and Computer Anxiety; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Cyberwar: Its Psychological Impact on Employees and Consequences for Organizations
The locus of control seeks to describe whether individuals believe they have a strong influence over their lives (internal locus of control) or must depend on other causes (external locus of control).
Published in Chapter: Cyberwar: Its Psychological Impact on Employees and Consequences for Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on War Policies, Strategies, and Cyber Wars
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Social Support for Online Learning
The extent to which an individual attributes outcomes to internal versus external factors.
Published in Chapter: Social Support for Online Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Socio-Technical Design and Social Networking Systems
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The Rise of the Stress Arc: Managing Rapid Onset of Change (ROC) and VUCA Phenomena Through Efficacious Strategy
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Entrepreneurial Personality: To Be or Not to Be an Entrepreneur
The degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control.
Published in Chapter: Entrepreneurial Personality: To Be or Not to Be an Entrepreneur; From: Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology
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Transformational Strategies and Implications for Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The personality traits relevant to individuals’ perception on the differences between their behaviors and the results of these behaviors.
Published in Chapter: Transformational Strategies and Implications for Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; From: Handbook of Research on Management and Strategies for Digital Enterprise Transformation
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The Value of Metacognition and Reflectivity in Computer-Based Learning Environments
A person’s belief regarding the level of control he/she has over academic success.
Published in Chapter: The Value of Metacognition and Reflectivity in Computer-Based Learning Environments; From: Handbook of Research on Technology Tools for Real-World Skill Development
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Adult Learning in the Workplace: Critical Application and New Mediums
The extent of control that people believe they have over live outcomes.
Published in Chapter: Adult Learning in the Workplace: Critical Application and New Mediums; From: Interdisciplinary and Practical Approaches to Managerial Education and Training
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Person-Centered Online Education: What Carl Rogers Has to Say to Teachers in Computer-Mediated Environment
In psychology, this term, used by a wide variety of theorists in explaining topics ranging from behavior, to motivation in learning examines the extent to which the subject (student, client, etc.) believes that events occurring in his or her life are under their personal control. Strong internal loci of control have been strongly linked to success in careers and education.
Published in Chapter: Person-Centered Online Education: What Carl Rogers Has to Say to Teachers in Computer-Mediated Environment; From: Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training
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Black African Entrepreneurship in the UK
Refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as compared to external forces outside their control.
Published in Chapter: Black African Entrepreneurship in the UK; From: The Evolution of Black African Entrepreneurship in the UK
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Multiple Factors of Workforce Development that Affect the Efficacy of Training Transfer to the On-the-Job Performance of Public Health Care Workers
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