Are you the master of your own destiny, or do you feel controlled by fate’s mysterious forces? Your “locus of control” can explain how you respond to life’s many challenges.

Mental health providers play a vital role in helping others heal, but the emotional weight of their work can leave them ...

A study explored how coping styles affect the link between mental health providers’ sense of control and their professional well-being. Among 172 clinicians, avoidant coping – like ignoring stress – ...

Mental health providers are trained to guide others through trauma, yet their own exposure to clients' suffering can take a significant toll. Studies ...

A key predictor identified in the study is external locus of control, which is the belief that one’s life is governed by outside forces.

Locus of control scales and a test of nonverbal decoding skills were completed by 20 emotionally disturbed and 20 nondisturbed subjects between the ages of 9 and 11 matched for age, sex, race, ...