In view of the multidimensional nature of the construct of locus of control, of the measures of the construct, and of the equivocal findings reported in the literature, it is recommended that researchers consider at least three factors. Two involve the use of subscale or factor scores in addition to over-all scores from measures of locus of control and of other phenomena to which locus of control is hypothesized to relate. The third is the use of a social desirability scale to evaluate the effect, if any, of this dimension on a relationship under study.
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