Specific versus Generalized Locus of Control Scales Related to Job Satisfaction

Pettersen, Normand

doi:10.2466/pr0.1985.56.1.60

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“…This perspective suggests that the construct is more effectively operationalized in a domain-specific sense. For example, Safety Locus of Control (Jones and Wuebker 1985); Work Locus of Control (Spector 1988); Job Satisfaction Locus of Control (Pettersen 1985); Health Locus of Control (Levenson 1972, Reid and Ware 1974, Wallston and Wallston 1981 L. Smith and I. Iskra-Golec Wallston et al 1976, Coelho 1980). An internally oriented shiftwork-specific Shiftwork Locus of Control measure was developed to reflect this thinking on Locus of Control theory (Smith et al 1995).…”

Section: Dispositional Controlmentioning

confidence: 97%

Internal locus of control and shiftwork effects

Smith

Iskra-Golec

2003

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science

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Keywords: Shiftwork; locus of control; individual differences.A range of situational, biological and psychological individual differences have been suggested to modify the impact of shift and night work. This paper discusses the development and application of a construct firmly based in the psychological/ behavioural domain. The overall aim is to offer a theoretical standpoint with practical implications. Locus of Control theory has an extensive research history. In line with the evolution of thinking about this construct in terms of application in a context-specific sense, this paper describes the origins of internally-oriented Shiftwork Locus of Control (SHLOC) and presents its relationships with typically reported shiftwork-related outcomes. The SHLOC measure has been shown to be psychometrically robust and has demonstrated consistent patterns of relationships with shiftwork related variables that include sleep quality, fatigue, alertness, interference with family and social life, psychological well-being and perceived stress. In general, higher shiftwork-specific internality is associated with more positive outcomes (e.g. better sleep quality, lower fatigue, higher alertness) than lower shiftwork-specific internality. These findings hold true across a range of shiftwork situations and occupational groups. The construct has practical potential as an addition to shiftworker monitoring procedures that may be used to identify those individuals who may be more susceptible to the negative effects of shiftworking and, thereby, could benefit from targeted intervention.

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Section: Dispositional Controlmentioning

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Internal locus of control and shiftwork effects

Smith

Iskra-Golec

2003

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science

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“…Ng et al (2006) reported a positive mean relationship between internal LOC and overall job satisfaction; however, their research did not differentiate between the various types of LOC. Researchers have argued that using an LOC scale specific to the work environment would result in stronger relationships with work attitudes (Pettersen, 1985;Spector, 1988). Consequently, some studies have used a work LOC measure that assesses an individual's general belief about their control at work.…”

Section: Locus Of Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Replicating and Extending Past Personality/Job Satisfaction Meta-Analyses

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“…It was adopted by 43 studies (19 per cent) and had an average reliability of 0.78 (based on 40 samples). Other less commonly used scales of LOC included Andriessen's (1972), Levenson's (1974), Paulhaus' (1983), Pettersen's (1985, and others. Further, we included those studies that measured only one specific facet of LOC (Levenson, 1974).…”

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Locus of control at work: a meta‐analysis

2006

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SummaryThis study meta-analyzed the relationships between locus of control (LOC) and a wide range of work outcomes. We categorized these outcomes according to three theoretical perspectives: LOC and well-being, LOC and motivation, and LOC and behavioral orientation. Hypotheses reflecting these three perspectives were proposed and tested. It was found that internal locus was positively associated with favorable work outcomes, such as positive task and social experiences, and greater job motivation. Our findings are discussed in relation to research on core self-evaluation and the Big Five personality traits.

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Specific versus Generalized Locus of Control Scales Related to Job Satisfaction

Cited by 21 publications

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Internal locus of control and shiftwork effects

Internal locus of control and shiftwork effects

Replicating and Extending Past Personality/Job Satisfaction Meta-Analyses

Locus of control at work: a meta‐analysis

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