Gender Differences in Relation with Locus of Control and Self-Assertiveness in Colleges and University Teachers
Abstract
This study aimed to find out the relationship between locus of control and self-assertiveness among university and college teachers. A total of 100 university/college (private, government) teachers (male=51 and female=49) were chosen from various universities and colleges located in Sahiwal. The Rathus (1973) Self-assertiveness Scale and Julian Rotter' s Locus of Control Scale (1983) were used to assess self-assertiveness and locus of control, respectively. In this study, SPSS was used for statistical analysis. It was hypothesized that among university/college teachers, locus of control and self-assertiveness would be positively correlated. The findings supported the hypothesis that locus of control and self-assertiveness have a positive relationship. Another result suggested that male university/college teachers would have a higher locus of influence than female university/college teachers. Male teachers, on the other hand, were found to be more assertive than female teachers. The findings confirmed both hypotheses that male teachers are more self-assured than female teachers.
Authors
Tayyaba Naveed
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Farhana Nosheen
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Govt. Associate College for Women Muzafarabad, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Hina Ali
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Gender Differences, Locus of Control, Self-Assertiveness, Teachers