title: Changes in perceived and experienced control among inpatient alcoholics.
abstract: The Locus of Control and Experienced Control Scales were administered to 40 alcoholics shortly after admission to a rehabilitation program and again after approximately 6 weeks of treatment. During the course of treatment, the Ss evidenced an overall shift toward a more internal locus of control, an increase in the magnitude and relative degree of control experienced over interpersonal and intrapersonal pressures, and a decrease in the magnitude of control exerted on them by such pressures. The overall increase in the proportionate control experienced appeared to be accounted for by shifts made by those Ss who entered treatment with an initially internal locus of control.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D013997:Time Factors