Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate gender differences in locus of control in an alcohol dependent population. Locus of control helps to explain behaviour in terms of internal (the individual is responsible) or external (outside forces, such as significant other people or chance are responsible) elements. Past research on gender differences in locus of control in relation to alcohol dependence has shown mixed results. There is a need then to examine gender and locus of control in relation to alcohol dependence to ascertain the veracity of any locus of control differences as a function of gender.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 258–265 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Nursing |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| Early online date | 24 May 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- gender; psychometrics; substance abuse; women
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McPherson, A., & Martin, C. (2017). Are there gender differences in locus of control specific to alcohol dependence? Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(1-2), 258–265. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13391