“…Internal locus of control, therefore, acts as a mediating psychosocial resource. It is associated with higher levels of academic achievement (Crandall, Katkovsky, & Crandall, 1965;Stipek & Weisz, 1981), better mental health, and greater resilience in the face of adversity (Howard, Dryden, & Johnson, 1999). In the LSYPE young people are asked to what extent they agree with the statements: 'Even if I do well at school, I will have a hard time getting a good job'; 'People like me don't have much of a chance in life'; and 'How well you get on in this world is mostly a matter of luck'.…”