Е.Л. Бокуть; О.Н. Комарова; А.Л. Рассказова; О.В. Решетникова

SELF-COCEPT AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ATTRIBUTES AS COMPONENTS OF PERSONAL POTENTIAL

Authors

Е.Л. Бокуть
О.Н. Комарова
А.Л. Рассказова
О.В. Решетникова

Keywords:

personal resources, life’s challenges, today’s students, selfconcept, internality vs externality

Abstract

The paper considers the notions of self-concept and the locus of control as the most important personal resources that contribute to success and psychological well-being. The results of the empirical study of students' personal characteristics such as self-concept and locus of control are presented. In the sample, the features of self-concept in students were identified and described, with the predominance of the external general type of locus of control revealed. The authors aim to overview and interpret the statistically significant relationship between the identified personality traits. 147 students of Moscow universities took part in the study. The data collection was carried out using a survey method based on Personality SelfConcept Test by V. Stolin & S. Pantileev, and Subjective Control Inventory by E. Bazhin, E. Golynkin & L. Etkind. The findings can be used by university teachers in teaching and upbringing young males and females, psychologists and psychotherapists in developing training programs, and also in individual and family counseling. The research materials can be used for developing option courses and seminars for university students

SELF-COCEPT AND LOCUS OF CONTROL ATTRIBUTES AS COMPONENTS OF PERSONAL POTENTIAL