Locus of control, self-control, and health outcomes

We provide the first empirical evidence on the direct link between locus of control and self-control, and how they interact in explaining a range of health outcomes. Using rich Australian survey data, we find that, while the two traits are distinct constructs, a greater internal locus of control is...

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Main Authors: Ferdi Botha, Sarah C. Dahmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:SSM: Population Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827323002318