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Achievement Motivation among Students with Internal and External Locus of Control: A Comparative Study

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Ranjini Rajagopal, Ms. SIVARANJANI P
Country India
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The present study examined whether significant differences exist in achievement motivation between undergraduate students with internal and external locus of control enrolled in two academic streams. The null hypothesis (H₀) proposed no difference in achievement motivation, whereas the alternative hypothesis (H₁) suggested that students with an internal locus of control would demonstrate higher achievement motivation. A purposive sample of 150 students aged 20–23 years was drawn, comprising 75 with internal and 75 with external locus of control. The Internal–External Locus of Control Scale (G. K. Valecha) and the Achievement Motivation Scale (V. P. Bhargava) were administered. Results showed that students with an internal locus of control had a mean score of 19.4 (SD = 2.3), categorized as “Above Average,” while those with an external locus scored 16.6 (SD = 2.8), reflecting an “Average” level. An independent samples t-test yielded t(148) = 2.31, p < 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference. Hence, H₀ was rejected, supporting H₁: students with internal locus of control exhibit higher achievement motivation compared to those with external locus of control
Keywords Achievement Motivation; Locus of Control; Internal Locus; External Locus; Undergraduate Students; Comparative Study
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64563
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