Murray State Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the relationship among locus of control, academic functioning, and discipline problems in a sample of public high school seniors in the mid-West. Participants completed Rotter’s locus of control measure; their state-wide test scores and discipline records were obtained from archives. Contrary to expectations, there were no statistically significant associations between locus of control and discipline, although there was a statistically significant negative correlation between test scores and discipline referrals. The implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Year manuscript completed

2016

Year degree awarded

2016

Author's Keywords

Locus of Control, Academic Achievement, Discipline Referrals

Degree Awarded

Educational Specialist

Department

Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling

College/School

College of Education & Human Services

Thesis Advisor

Mardis Dunham

Committee Chair

Susan Bloomdahl

Committee Member

Justin Brogan

Document Type

Thesis

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