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Enriching the professional repertoire of social workers: locus of control as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool
Author(s) -
Suri K. B.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of social welfare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1468-2397
pISSN - 0907-2055
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-2397.1997.tb00190.x
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , locus of control , repertoire , perspective (graphical) , social work , sociology , social psychology , psychology , epistemology , political science , computer science , artificial intelligence , philosophy , physics , acoustics , programming language , law
This article examines the locus of control construct and its utility from a social work perspective. For an overview, the background and evolution of the locus of control concept and the characteristics of internally and externally controlled individuals are provided. How this construct is relevant to social work is treated in relation to social work functions, areas of application, as well as relevant social work treatment issues. The article concludes by examining common criticisms of the locus of control construct and argues for a formal inclusion of this concept in the education and treatment process in social work.
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