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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)
URI: https://scholarhub.balamand.edu.lb/handle/uob/7786
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Type: Thesis
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