Abstract
A recent factor analysis of scores on the Rotter I-E scale suggests that rather than being unidimensional, the scale is composed of two factors. The first factor consists of items dealing with the issue of personal control, while the second factor is based on items dealing with the issue of political efficacy. The present study attempted to associate differentially the two factors with criterion variables by using a correlational design and an experimental intervention design. Results from the correlational analysis support the hypothesis that the I-E scale is not homogeneous, while results from the intervention part of the study were equivocal. Difficulties encountered in attempting to alter a person's locus of control were discussed.
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