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Locus of control at work: a meta‐analysis
Author(s) -
Ng Thomas W. H.,
Sorensen Kelly L.,
Eby Lillian T.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of organizational behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.938
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1099-1379
pISSN - 0894-3796
DOI - 10.1002/job.416
Subject(s) - locus of control , psychology , core self evaluations , meta analysis , social psychology , big five personality traits , personality , job performance , job design , job satisfaction , medicine
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.