This study reviews literature regarding the antecedents of locus of control. The
development of locus of control in children is found to be related to parent attitudes,
behaviours and interactions between parents and children. Literature was further
consulted to understand the relationship between parenting and locus of control
development. It was decided, based on continued review of literature, that parent
guidance based on a social cognitive learning approach was a valid therapeutic
model to enhance internal locus of control in children. The parent guidance model
proposed in this study was based on parenting guidelines to enhance internal locus
of control in children. The aim is to bring about transformation of parent attitudes
and behaviours through therapeutic means, which will produce change in the
parent-child relationship. This interaction was expected to lead to enhanced
internality in the child participants.
The empirical study engaged a predominantly qualitative methodology, using an
action research design. The sample consisted of 14 families representing various
racial groups and family structures. Data collection methods included
questionnaires, observation and focus groups to determine the effectiveness of the
proposed therapeutic model. Results showed that group parent guidance based on
a social cognitive learning approach and focussing on development, responsibility,
consistency, home environment, parent style, emotional intelligence, modelling,
discipline and roles of mothers and fathers is effective in enhancing internal locus of control in primary school children. / Psychology of Education / D. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/10501 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Da Silva, Genevieve |
| Contributors | Roets, H. E. (Hester Elizabeth) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xvi, 254 leaves) : ill. |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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