title: The effect of high and low assertiveness on locus of control and health problems.
abstract: The effect of high and low assertiveness on locus of control and health problems was examined with 78 direct-service workers in mental health and mental retardation settings in northeastern Pennsylvania. The direct-service workers completed the Rathus (1973) Assertiveness Schedule, the Rotter (1966) Internal-External Locus of Control Scale, and a health-problems inventory. Highly assertive individuals were found to be more internally controlled and to experience fewer health problems than were individuals low in assertiveness.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D004194:Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged