Impact of Locus of Control on Psychological Well Being Among Youths

Vikas Kumar; Dr. Pranay Kumar Gupta

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| Published: March 31, 2026

Impact of Locus of Control on Psychological Well Being Among Youths

Vikas Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, M.D. College, Naubatpur, PPU Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Pranay Kumar Gupta

Registrar, Purnia University, Purnia Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.281.20261401

DOI: 10.25215/1401.281

ABSTRACT

Purpose of present research is to examine the impact of locus of control on well being of youths. The sample of the study consisted of two groups (male and female) each group is having 80 students. Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale (RLCS) and Ryff Scale of Psychological Well Being (Ryff, C., 1989) were used for the measurement of above variables. Research found a strong positive correlation between internal locus of control and psychological wellbeing. It is also reveled that there are no gender deliverance on psychological wellbeing.

Keywords

Locus of Control, Psychological wellbeing

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How to cite this article: Kumar, V. & Gupta, P.K. (2026). Impact of Locus of Control on Psychological Well Being Among Youths. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 14(1), 2820-2823. DIP:18.01.281.20261401, DOI:10.25215/1401.281