transmission. 10 Second, due to underfunding and under staffing, there is also inadequate public health care infrastructure. With such concerns, developing countries are struggling hard to cope with COVID-19. A significant number of asymptomatic cases and the limited numbers of tests might lead to some undetected cases moving freely and infecting the masses that can eventually result in more clusters of infections. However, to restrain both these epidemics, drastic measures such as greater investment in preparing diagnostic kits, medical supplies, and vaccine development must be taken.
The purpose of the present study was to find out the role of locus of control in pro environmental attitude and behavior of youth. Sample of the study consisted of six hundred and ninety-two (N= 692) male and female adolescents, with age range 18-25 years and educational background of Intermediate, BS and Masters, from Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A self-constructed environmental attitude questionnaire, and a locus of control scale, was administered to the subjects selected through convenient sampling method. According to results moderate locus of control was found to be significant predictor of environment friendly attitude in youth. This research will help to focus on the ways to create awareness in youth by arranging workshops and recognizing people with moderate locus of control can help in a better way to promote environmental friendly attitude and behavior. Limitations of the study as well as implications for future research and practice were also discussed.
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