Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2015

Locus of Control and Self Esteem among Smoker and Non smoker University Students

Supriya Srivastava

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 Locus of control refers to internal state that explains why people actively deal with difficult circumstances.  Self–esteem is all about how much people value them, the pride they feel in themselves. It is important  because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act. The aim of the present research paper is to explore the  difference between self esteem and locus of control among students with and without smoking habit. For this purpose  a sample of 100 university students (50 smokers, 50 non–smokers) were selected through purposive method of sampling. “Rosenberg self esteem inventory” and “Rotters Locus of Control” was administered in order to measure the self  esteem and internal–external locus of control. The results overall indicate external locus of control and low self esteem  among smokers as compared to non smokers.

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Supriya Srivastava Locus of Control and Self Esteem among Smoker and Non smoker University Students Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 5 May 2015

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