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Title: | Gender differences in locus of control between teenage boys and girls : the case of Wadi-Khaled | Authors: | Tarabay, Walid | Advisors: | Koussa, Ziad El | Keywords: | locus of control, gender differences, adolescents, cultural influences, Wadi-Khaled, Lebanon, marginalized communities, perceived control, supernatural beliefs, and patriarchal norms | Subjects: | University of Balamand--Dissertations Dissertations, Academic |
Issue Date: | 2024 | Publisher: | [Kalhat, Lebanon] : [University of Balamand], 2024 | Abstract: | This study investigates how Wadi-Khaled, a neglected region in northern Lebanon, with its distinct cultural determinants, impacts the sense of control that young boys and girls aged 13 to 18 feel they have over their lives. To assess the youths' perceived level of control, the study utilizes Julian Rotter's concept of locus of control, which distinguishes between an external locus (the belief that outcomes are determined by external forces, such as fate or powerful others) and an internal locus (the belief that outcomes are influenced by one'sactions). The specific sociocultural setting of Wadi-Khaled, characterized by patriarchal norms, Islamic principles, and superstitious beliefs, is expected to influence gender differences in how locus of control is expressed. To examine potential gender variations, a sample of teenage boys and girls from Wadi Khaled will complete an adapted version of Rotter's Internal-External LOC scale. Noting that it has been customized, validated, and rigorously tested for reliability. The results of this study aim to deepen our understanding of how this particular cultural context influences the locus of control among teenagers. It also aims to inform the development of targeted psychological interventions that promote agency, particularly for young women in similar environments. This research contributes to the expanding body of knowledge on the applicability of locus of control in marginalized communities by clarifying the complex interaction between sociocultural factors and perceptions of control. |
Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-78) |
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