In psychology, it’s almost universally accepted that we want people to have an internal locus of control. The alternative? An external locus of control. Source: Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash ...

"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." -Marcus Aurelius This quote highlights the importance of focusing on what we can control—our thoughts, ...

American psychologist Julian Rotter developed the concept of "locus of control" in the 1950s, describing it as "the degree to which a person perceives an outcome as being contingent on their own ...

A test of the construct validity of the Health Locus of Control (HLC) scale is presented within the largerframework of Rotter's social learning theory. Self-reported compliance behavior was predicted ...

The article on Jan. 8 encouraging us to revisit the critical role of foundational institutions in shaping our values, particularly the “destructive tendencies,” is an excellent idea and long overdue ...

Here’s why Serena Williams likely won’t retire anytime soon: She appears to have what psychologists call internal locus of control. That is, she believes her successes and failures result from things ...