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Locus of control at work: a meta‐analysis
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This study meta‐analyzed the relationships between locus of control (LOC) and a wide range of work outcomes. We categorized these outcomes according to three theoretical perspectives: LOC and well‐being, LOC and motivation, and LOC and behavioral orientation. Hypotheses reflecting these three perspectives were proposed and tested. It was found that internal locus was positively associated with favorable work outcomes, such as positive task and social experiences, and greater job motivation. Our findings are discussed in relation to research on core self‐evaluation and the Big Five personality traits. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Ng, T. W. H., Sorensen, K. L., & Eby, L. T.
- Venue
- Journal of Organizational Behavior
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2006-09-22
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 1057-1087
- ISSN
- 0894-3796 (ISSN-L)
- 1099-1379
- OpenAlex
- W2081205013
- Cited by
- 711
- References
- 15
- FWCI
- 25.62
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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