The Experienced Control Work Situation Scale as a Tool to Aid in Organizational Counseling

Author

Tobin M. Wright, Fort Hays State University

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The reported study proposes an adapted version of an existing instrument which has been changed to measure the amount of control experienced by employees at work. Experienced Control Theory is presented and contrasted with Locus of Control Theory. Construction and reliability of the instrument are reported and discussed. Results of discriminant validity and the possibility of using the instrument as an indicator of coping are presented, using a sample drawn from a Midwestern hospital. Suggestions for scale refinement and recommendations for further research are discussed.

Keywords

Psychology

Advisor

Phyllis G. Tiffany

Date of Award

Summer 1988

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/RSWV1720

Recommended Citation

Wright, Tobin M., "The Experienced Control Work Situation Scale as a Tool to Aid in Organizational Counseling" (1988). Master's Theses. 2091.
DOI: 10.58809/RSWV1720
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2091

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