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A locus of control scale for children

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ID5782020
AuthorsSteve Nowicki (0000-0002-6564-905X, Emory and Henry College), Stephen Nowicki (0000-0001-8734-8680), Bonnie R Strickland
Year1973
Volume40
Issue1
Pages148-154
Publication date1973-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-006X • E-ISSN: 1939-2117
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/h0033978
OpenAlexW2013055978
LanguageEN
Citations received329
References cited12

Locus of control · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Early Childhood Education and Development · Parental Involvement in Education

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Unique citing works329
Citations per year6,21
Citation span1973 - 2026 (54)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
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