The problem with which this study was concerned was that of evaluating and comparing of locus of control scores and interpersonal distance among the institutionalized and non-institutionalized mildly retarded populations. The hypothetical assumptions specifically stated that the institutionalized retardates will be more externally oriented, will show a greater interpersonal distance towards stimuli with no specific expectancies. In view of the findings of the study, the following recommendations are offered: 1. Determination and evaluation of locus of control in retardates may be a useful technique in assessing their personality and understanding their psychological needs. Several investigators have been attempted with neurotics and subjects with character disorders, but none is reported with retarded populations. Such information may contribute to planning and programming for this particular group. 2. Determination of the retardates' interpersonal space may be an important approach in assessing their personality structure. Such studies have been conducted with the emotionally disturbed children, schizophrenics and normal subjects; however, none has been conducted with retardates. 3. The instruments used for this study have been designed for and standardized on samples of normal populations. To achieve more accurate results, these instruments should be designed for and standardized on a sample consisting of retarded subjects. 4. The only validity and reliability studies available have been conducted with normal subjects. To determine applicability of these instruments with retarded populations, further validity and reliability studies are needed. 5. Samples of more comparable average ages may be more suitable for the replication of this study. Previous research by Bailer has clearly indicated that there is a positive correlation between chronological ages of the subjects and the degree of internal locus of control. Therefore, in future studies this factor must seriously be considered.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc935741 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Moazami, Manoutchehr |
| Contributors | Dameron, Joseph D., Haynes, Jack R., Dahm, John E., Campbell, Lloyd P. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 91 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Moazami, Manoutchehr, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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