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The interaction of locus of control, classroom structure, and pupil satisfaction
Author(s) -
Ablin Marshall
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(197507)12:3<279::aid-pits2310120306>3.0.co;2-s
Subject(s) - psychology , pupil , locus of control , trait , personality , big five personality traits , developmental psychology , pupillary response , mathematics education , social psychology , neuroscience , computer science , programming language
This study examined the interactive effect of educational structure and a psychological trait, locus of control, on pupil attitudes. Subjects were 660 pupils in open and traditional classrooms in grades 4, 6, and 8. Catalytic interactions in the hypothesized directions were supported by the data (p <.05), with internals more satisfied in open, low‐structured environments. This trend was more pronounced for males than females. The TTI paradigm (educational Treatment‐personality Trait‐Interaction) exemplified by this study may provide common ground for mutual inquiry by educational researchers, school psychologists and school practitioners.