Relationships among control orientation, the FIRO-B, and the Ward Atmosphere Scale in hospitalized men alcoholics

J Stud Alcohol. 1978 Jan;39(1):68-76. doi: 10.15288/jsa.1978.39.68.

Abstract

Internally oriented patients' scores on Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale remained the same over treatment but those of externally oriented patients shifted toward greater internal control.

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholism / psychology
  • Alcoholism / therapy*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Attitude to Health
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Internal-External Control*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personality Tests
  • Psychological Tests*