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The impact of locus of control on language achievement

Journal: International Journal of Language Studies (Vol.6, No. 2)

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Page : 123-136

Keywords : Locus of Control; Externalizers; Internalizers; Achievement; Attribution;

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Abstract

This study hypothesized that students' loci of control affected their language achievement. 198 (N=198) EFL students took the Rotter’s (1966) locus of control test and were classified as locus-internal (ni=78), and locus-external (ne=120). They then took their ordinary courses and at the end of the semester, they were given their exams. Their semester-end cumulative grade point averages (GPA) were compared to their previous-term GPA. SPANOVA results did not identify locus of control (LoC) as a predictor of achievement. Results also indicated that factors like LoC, if at all, interact with proficiency only at the advanced level.

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