Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
10-2007
Abstract
We extended self-determination theory by examining personality antecedents and self-regulatory consequences of perceived locus of causality (PLOC), which is the extent to which individuals perceive their actions as caused by internal or external reasons. We theorized that personality would influence PLOC and that individuals with internal PLOC would engage in more self-regulatory activities, which would in turn predict performance and enjoyment. We used structural equation modeling with data collected from 260 students at 4 time points to test our hypotheses. The model fit the data well. Although personality had direct effects on the self-regulatory activities of effort and meta-cognitive strategies, in addition to the indirect effects via PLOC, tests confirmed that including the indirect effects produced the best-fitting model.
Discipline
Organizational Behavior and Theory
Research Areas
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Publication
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Volume
37
Issue
10
First Page
2376
Last Page
2404
ISSN
1559-1816
Identifier
10.1111/j.1559-1816.2007.00263.x
Publisher
Wiley
Citation
Turban, Daniel B.; TAN, Hwee Hoon; Brown, Kenneth G.; and Sheldon, Kennon M..
Antecedents and Outcomes of Perceived Locus of Causality: An Application of Self-Determination Theory. (2007). Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 37, (10), 2376-2404.
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2007.00263.x