Of the numerous scales proposed to measure locus of control, most are too long to use efficiently in survey research in which locus of control is not the major focus. This research reports the validation of a 6-item sub-scale from Rotter but using the Likert format. A national probability sample of 3,009 was used to overcome the limitations of previous samples. Based on the alpha coefficient and replicating the relationship. to several correlates established in prior research, the brief measure appears to be valid.
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